RELIGIONS
CHRISTIANITY
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Question
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Which statement best explains why Christianity became popular in the Roman Empire?
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It was very similar to the polytheistic beliefs of the empire.
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It established Jesus as the Son and incarnation of God.
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The belief in one god was popular throughout the empire.
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The Apostles carried the message throughout empire.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -When Christianity became the state religion, the Church reduced the state resources by acquiring large pieces of land and keeping the income for itself. The society had to support various members of the Church hierarchy like monks, nuns, and hermits. Thus, probably leading to the fall of the Roman Empire.
Detailed explanation-2: -Best explains how the existence of the Roman Empire aided in the early spread of Christianity? Missionaries were able to use Roman transportation routes to carry Jesus’ message to non-Christian regions.
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