Rome+and+Christianity

Answer the following questions. P.275-279 1. What effects might a foreign invasion have had on life in the Roman Empire? 2. What was Rome's general attitude toward the religions in its empire? Why did Roman rulers feel threatened by Christianity? 3. What was Constantine's attitude toward Christianity when he first became emperor? 4. What changed Constantine's mind about the persecution of Christians? 5. What was Constantine's contribution to the spread of Christianity in Rome? 6. How were Constantine and Theodosius alike and different? 7. Describe how the practice of Christianity in Roman cities took on a common structure. 8. What do you think was the impact of the development of sacraments and monasteries?

What was the relationship between Rome and the early Christian church? Describe the conversion of Constantine and his impact on the Christian church. Trace the early development of the Roman Catholic church.
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