What Best Characterizes the Roman Empire's Toleration of Various Religions

question 18

Multiple Choice

What best characterizes the Roman Empire's toleration of various religions?

• A) They were tolerated as long as adherents also made offerings to the emperor (Jews were exempt)
• B) They were not tolerated at all, with the exception of Judaism
• C) They were not tolerated, with the exception of Jewish and Egyptian worship
• D) They were tolerated as long as adherents also worshiped the Roman gods.

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