Question

Which most accurately describe Roman Emperor Constantine’s influence on modern religion?

(Select all that apply.)

Constantine embraced Christianity, and he issued an edict protecting Christians from persecution.

Constantine persecuted Jews and led Crusades in Jerusalem, sacking the First Jewish Temple.

Constantine gathered Christian leaders to determine which books were to be included in the Bible.

Constantine persecuted Christians and executed St. Peter, making him a martyr for the faith.

Answer 1

Constantine was the first Christian Emperor of the Roman Empire. Constantine was greatly influenced by his mother who was a Christian. Constantine embraced Christianity and he issued an edict protecting Christians from persecution. Constantine also gathered Christian leaders to determine which books were to be included in the Bible.

Answer 2

The correct answers are A) Constantine embraced Christianity, and he issued an edict protecting Christians from persecution and C) Constantine gathered Christian leaders to determine which books were to be included in the Bible.

The statements that most accurately describe Roman Emperor Constantine’s influence on modern religion are " Constantine embraced Christianity, and he issued an edict protecting Christians from persecution and Constantine gathered Christian leaders to determine which books were to be included in the Bible."

Constantine I (280-337 CE) was the first Christian Emperor of the Roman Empire and made Christianity the official religion of the empire. He became a supporter of Christianity after a dream. where an angel told him that if he turned into Christianity he would win in the battlefield. He summoned priest and clergy members in the Nicaea in 325 to decide what religious texts would be included in the bible.