Question

What is the significance of the Edict and Milan?

A.) It declared Augustus Caesar at the “princeps,” or first citizen, making him the first Roman Emperor.

B.) It granted the freedom to worship freely to all citizens, particularly Christians.

C.) It authorized the pope to send soldiers to fight in the First Crusade to retake Jerusalem.

D.)It divided the Roman Empire into an eastern and western half, making it easier to control.

Answer 1

Answer: B is correct (Edict of Milan).

Explanation: Christianity became state religion. No more Roman pagan cults or cults imported from other parts of Empire. They did not disappear immediately, but Christianity became a state religion, i.e. Christians were no more persecuted and executed.