Why did Diocletian launch his Great Persecution of Christians? He believed that the wrath of the gods had caused the crisis of the third century and that returning to the ancient gods would win back divine favor.
In 395, the Roman Empire was formally divided into two halves; what was the capital of the western half of the empire? Why did the emperor Constantine (r. 306-337) convert to Christianity? He dreamed just before winning a crucial battle that the Christian God would make him victorious.
Constantine came to appreciate Christianity when he was seeking Jesus' support during battle. He was at war with Maentius, the ruler of Rome. Constantine then becomes known for favoring Christianity.
Why did the Merovingian dynasty last for over two hundred years? Its leaders helped establish a thriving urban culture.
Emperor Constantine was an emperor who united Rome and ruled the Roman Empire in 306. He made christianity the major religion in Rome and stopped the persecution of Christians, he also built a new capital of Rome called Constantinople.
In A.D. 313, the edict of Milan granted freedom of worship to the citizens of the Roman Empire. By the end of the century, Emperor Theodosius made Christianity the official religion of Rome.
"Constantine was the first Roman emperor to call himself a Christian." this meaning Constantine was accepting of the Christian religion and proclaimed it to be his own. Constantine signed the Edict Of Milan meaning that Christianity could become a state religion and could not be prosecuted against.
Constantine issued edict in 313 AD granting religious tolerance throughout the Roman Empire. Emperor Diocletian issued the order that led to persecution of thousands of Christian in the year 303 AD. Christian were martyr from the faith. Ruler from 379 to 395 AD made Christian the official religion of the Roman Empire.
Church property was confiscated, and Christian books were burned. Yet, in spite of the persecutions the Christian faith continued to spread to every corner of the empire of the empire and beyond. Constantine ruled the Roman Empire from 312 to 337.
Which of these was an important obstacle Christianity faced as a new religion? It faced persecution by imperial authorities.
In 313 C.E., Roman emperor Constantine the Great ended all persecution and declared toleration for Christianity. Later that century, Christianity became the official state religion of the Empire. This drastic change in policy spread this relatively new religion to every corner of the Empire.
How did the Merovingians and Carolingians build upon traditional sources of power and legitimacy? The Merovingians used the traditional practice of war bands as a source of power and legitimacy. The leader of a war band would use make his power legitimate by using the factor of religion.
Constantine ruled the Roman Empire from 312 to 337. He became emperor after winning a great battle, the battle of the Milvian Bridge. Fortunately for Christians, Constantine attributed this victory to his soldier's display of the cross on their shields and banners.
How did Theodosius help advance Constantine's legacy? He declared Sunday the Christian day of rest. He required all citizens to convert to Christianity.