Looking at Map 5-6, Map Exploration, We Can See the Spread

question 9

Essay

Looking at Map 5-6, Map Exploration, we can see the spread of Christianity from 200 to 600 c.e.Why did Christianity first take root in urban areas? What would have been the consequence of Christianity spreading more rapidly before developing an orthodox tradition?

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The cost of foregoing the next best alternative when making a decision, representing the benefits that could have been received if a different decision were made.

External Cost

An external cost, or negative externality, refers to a cost that a transaction or activity imposes on parties who are not involved in the transaction, such as pollution affecting non-participants.

Positive Externality

A benefit that affects someone who did not choose to incur that benefit, often leading to an under-provision of a good or service.

Vaccination

A medical intervention that introduces a substance to stimulate the body's immune response against disease.