So many I do not know where to start
everyone understood Latin and/or Greek
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traders and soldiers wandering all over the place
centralized government so if you can convince emperor like Constantine you have it in the bag.
on and on ....
Which feature of the Roman empire most contributed to the spread of Christianity?
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damon how does that help
Answers to origins of Christianity quick check
1. A, C
2. D
3. Apostles, Paul, non-Jews
4. D
1. A, C
2. D
3. Apostles, Paul, non-Jews
4. D
does anyone have an idea for the essay question; Describe the changing attitudes of the Roman empire towards Christianity. What caused them to change their views? on the test?
One possible outline for this essay question could be:
I. Introduction
- Briefly introduce the topic of the changing attitudes of the Roman empire towards Christianity
- State the thesis that the Roman empire's views on Christianity evolved over time due to various factors
II. Early persecution of Christians
- Describe the Roman empire's initial hostility towards Christianity in the first century AD
- Give examples of some of the earliest Christian martyrs and persecutions, such as Nero's persecution in Rome
III. Tolerance under Constantine
- Explain how Emperor Constantine's conversion to Christianity in the early fourth century transformed the Roman empire's attitude towards the religion
- Discuss how Constantine's Edict of Milan in 313 AD granted religious toleration to Christians and ended state persecution of them
IV. Establishment under Theodosius
- Describe how Emperor Theodosius I made Christianity the official state religion of the Roman empire in the late fourth century
- Examine the implications of this decision for Christians and non-Christians alike, including the suppression of pagan religion and persecution of heretics
V. Reasons for changing attitudes
- Analyze some of the key factors that contributed to the Roman empire's changing attitudes towards Christianity
- Consider the role of political, social, and cultural factors, as well as internal developments within the Christian church itself
VI. Conclusion
- Summarize the main points of the essay, emphasizing the evolution of the Roman empire's views on Christianity over time
- Connect the essay's findings to broader historical themes and debates about the intersection of religion and politics in the ancient world.
I. Introduction
- Briefly introduce the topic of the changing attitudes of the Roman empire towards Christianity
- State the thesis that the Roman empire's views on Christianity evolved over time due to various factors
II. Early persecution of Christians
- Describe the Roman empire's initial hostility towards Christianity in the first century AD
- Give examples of some of the earliest Christian martyrs and persecutions, such as Nero's persecution in Rome
III. Tolerance under Constantine
- Explain how Emperor Constantine's conversion to Christianity in the early fourth century transformed the Roman empire's attitude towards the religion
- Discuss how Constantine's Edict of Milan in 313 AD granted religious toleration to Christians and ended state persecution of them
IV. Establishment under Theodosius
- Describe how Emperor Theodosius I made Christianity the official state religion of the Roman empire in the late fourth century
- Examine the implications of this decision for Christians and non-Christians alike, including the suppression of pagan religion and persecution of heretics
V. Reasons for changing attitudes
- Analyze some of the key factors that contributed to the Roman empire's changing attitudes towards Christianity
- Consider the role of political, social, and cultural factors, as well as internal developments within the Christian church itself
VI. Conclusion
- Summarize the main points of the essay, emphasizing the evolution of the Roman empire's views on Christianity over time
- Connect the essay's findings to broader historical themes and debates about the intersection of religion and politics in the ancient world.
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