Western and Eastern Empires Split Quick Check
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)
• Constantine and Licinius, the emperor of the easter 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.
• 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 never became a Christian; he died a pagan.
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