Multiple choice

After Pax Romana began to falter, what happened to Christians living in Rome?

  1. Marcus Aurelius gave them free land.

  2. They were completely accepted in Rome by 35 CE.

  3. Persecution of these Christians intensified.

  4. All of these.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

As the stability of the Pax Romana began to decline, the Roman Empire faced economic crises, plagues, and external invasions. Roman authorities and citizens increasingly blamed Christians for these misfortunes, leading to more systematic, widespread, and intense state-sponsored persecutions.

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