Question

Which of the following correctly shows a cause and effect of Christianity’s rise in the Roman Empire? Christians were persecuted. —> Support for and growth of Christianity declined. Constantine embraced Christianity. —> Christianity expanded in Rome. Romans embraced polytheism. —> Support of Christianity grew. Constantine rose to power. —> Christians were persecuted.

Answer 1

B. Constantine embraced Christianity.->Christianity expanded in Rome.

Answer 2

Answer: Constantine embraced Christianity. —> Christianity expanded in Rome.

Constantine I was a Roman emperor who ruled between 306 and 337. He was the first emperor to convert to Christianity. Constantine lived much of his life as a pagan, and he joined Christianity as he was about to die. His conversion contributed to the tolerance and expansion of Christianity in Rome. The church of the Holy Sepulchre was built on his orders at the site of Jesus' tomb in Israel.