RELIGIONS
CHRISTIANITY
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Question
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True or False:In the first few centuries of Christianity, the Roman establishment felt threatened by this new religious movement and Christians were at times persecuted under Roman rule
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Christian religion, which was monotheistic ran counter to the traditional Roman religion, which was polytheistic (many gods). At different times, the Romans persecuted the Christians because of their beliefs, which were popular among the poor.
Detailed explanation-2: -After A.D. 50, Christianity was put on the imperial list of “illicit” sects, and after A.D. 64, it was declared illegal, though this did not always result in continual persecution.
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