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Which of the following statements best evaluates why Constantine I converted to Christianity during his fight to gain control of the Roman Empire?(1 point)
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Constantine was already a Christian before he began fighting to gain control of the western portion of the empire and only made it public after the fighting started.
Constantine was already a Christian before he began fighting to gain control of the western portion of the empire and only made it public after the fighting started.

Constantine thought he saw a cross in the sky the night before a big battle and believed this celestial clue helped him win the battle.
Constantine thought he saw a cross in the sky the night before a big battle and believed this celestial clue helped him win the battle.

Constantine never became a Christian; he died a pagan.
Constantine never became a Christian; he died a pagan.

Constantine and Licinius, the emperor of the eastern half of the Roman Empire, met and announced a decision to let people publicly believe in Christianity without fear of being persecuted. After that, Constantine thought it was safe to convert.

Answer 1

The statement that best evaluates why Constantine I converted to Christianity during his fight to gain control of the Roman Empire is:

"Constantine thought he saw a cross in the sky the night before a big battle and believed this celestial clue helped him win the battle."

This statement refers to the well-documented event where Constantine reportedly had a vision of a cross before the Battle of Milvian Bridge in 312 AD, which he interpreted as a divine sign and a reason to support Christianity in his rule.