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CHRISTIANITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When Romans conquered new people, they were allowed to keep their religious beliefs if they didn’t threaten Roman rule. Which religion was seen as a threat?
A
Christianity
B
Greek religion
C
Hinduism
D
Confucianism
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Gallienus then went one step further by recognizing Christianity as a legal religion for the first time. By stopping the oppression of this minority religion, Gallienus hoped to bring religious peace to the empire. For almost 40 years, the legalized Christian Church flourished in the Roman empire.

Detailed explanation-2: -Although it is often claimed that Christians were persecuted for their refusal to worship the emperor, general dislike for Christians likely arose from their refusal to worship the gods or take part in sacrifice, which was expected of those living in the Roman Empire.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: Christianity was a threat to the Roman Empire because it produced tension among Romans, a disturbance of the Pax Romana. While Rome did allow for many religions, the first priority of every citizen was the state.

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