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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are some ways that the Roman Empire helped to spread Christianity?
A
study of Hinduism, roads, geometry
B
taxes, messengers, advancements in science
C
fall of the Empire, Pax Romana, assassination of Ceasar
D
roads, Pax Romana, conversion of Constantine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Roman roads and the Pax Romana helped to spread Christianity. Many Romans feared the spread of Christianity, because Christian ideas did not agree with the old Roman ways. The Roman Emperor Nero began one of the first persecutions of early Christians in AD 64.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 313 C.E., Roman emperor Constantine the Great ended all persecution and declared toleration for Christianity. Later that century, Christianity became the official state religion of the Empire. This drastic change in policy spread this relatively new religion to every corner of the Empire.

Detailed explanation-3: -To help maintain their sprawling empire, the Romans built an extensive system of roads. These durable road facilitated the movement of troops and communication. The Romans built aqueducts to carry water overland to cities and farms. The Roman army built the roads that connected the vast Roman empire.

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