Which of the Following,in Addition to the Charisma of Its

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following,in addition to the charisma of its leaders,was a reason for Christianity's growing success before Constantine's endorsement?

• A) The fit between the church's doctrines and popular preexisting beliefs and practices made conversion smoother.
• B) The church's militant appeal to Roman warrior ethos encouraged the conversion of soldiers.
• C) The church's appeal primarily to the poor and downtrodden rapidly increased its numbers.
• D) The church's egalitarian institutional structure appealed to people chafing under hierarchical imperial rule.