WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Pax Romana (Roman Peace) is the term given to the long period of peace experienced by the Roman Empire during the 1st and 2nd centuries A.D. The results of this peace (stable government, better communications systems, safer and easier travel, etc.) made it easier for the spread of the gospel.

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: -Constantine made Christianity the main religion of Rome, and created Constantinople, which became the most powerful city in the world. Emperor Constantine (ca A.D. 280– 337) reigned over a major transition in the Roman Empire-and much more.

Detailed explanation-4: -What was the impact of the Pax Romana on the Roman Empire?-Economic impact of the Pax Romana – established a common coinage, secure travel and secure trade throughout the Empire. A time of economic prosperity.-Social impact of the Pax Romana – returned stability to social classes, increased emphasis on the family.