​Initially, the Roman Empire Assisted in the Spread of Christianity

question 39

Multiple Choice

​Initially, the Roman Empire assisted in the spread of Christianity because

• A) ​Hebrew was a common dialect throughout the empire
• B) ​Romans were eager to replace traditional Greek philosophy with a new religion
• C) ​Christian missionaries safely traveled via Roman roads and boats
• D) ​the immediate persecution made people feel sorry for Christian martyrs​
• E) ​oppressed citizens in the empire were eager for a way to reject Roman rule