What Does the Author Mean by Conversions from the Top

question 29

Multiple Choice

What does the author mean by conversions from the top down?

• A) When rulers were converted, they expected their subjects to take on the new faith
• B) Conversions became conditioned on that of the head of the household (father or grandfather)
• C) Conversions came at the request of patriarchs or local bishops
• D) Conversions always started with the preaching of bishops and only then priests

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