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Which ruthless emperor blamed Christians for setting fire to Rome?

A) Caesar Augustus
B) Julius Caesar
C) Constantine
D) Nero

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The ruthless emperor that blamed Christians for setting fire to Rome was D) Nero
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Answer:

D. Nero

Step-by-step explanation:

The people accused the Emperor Nero for the devastation claiming he set the fire for his own amusement. In order to deflect these accusations and placate the people, Nero laid blame for the fire on the Christians.

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