Multiple choice

True or False: Marcus Aurelius persecuted Christians in order to keep peace in Rome.

  1. True

  2. False

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Explanation

During the reign of Marcus Aurelius, persecutions of Christians increased as they were viewed as a threat to the traditional Roman state religion and social order. He believed that maintaining religious conformity was essential to preserving the peace and favor of the gods for the empire.