What Was Diocletian's Rationale for the Persecution of Christians

question 11

Multiple Choice

What was Diocletian's rationale for the persecution of Christians?

• A) As they were political enemies of the Emperor, he was entitled to impose penalties.
• B) To enforce his authority as dominus , or living god
• C) Refusal to participate in the imperial cult weakened the unity of the Empire.
• D) It would require more administration to enforce his decrees, making more people dependent on him.
• E) It provided a cultural rallying point among non-Christians in the empire.

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