Question

Which of the following led to the development of Christianity in the Byzantine Empire?

A. The apostle Paul spread Christianity throughout the empire.
B. The power of the Christianized Roman Empire declined.
C. The Romans abandoned a long history of Christian persecution.
D. The spread of the Christian religion after Constantine converted to it.

Answer 1

D. The spread of the Christian Religion after Constantine converted to it

Answer 2

Answer:

Option: D. The spread of the Christian religion after Constantine converted to it.

Explanation:

Christianity in the Byzantine Empire rose when Constantine I decided to rebuild a new capital (Nova Roma) of the Roman Empire in ancient Greek colony Byzantium. The religion remained the same as it was part of the Roman Empire. Roman Emperor Constantine I became the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity. He is also known for promoting the Christian Church in the Byzantine Empire.