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The Early Middle Ages: The Birth of Europe
Rome Becomes Christian
Medieval History 9e Cover

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1

What sources do we have for the history of early Christianity? What do these sources allow us to say, and what do they not allow us to say?
2

Why were the Roman authorities so hostile to early Christianity?
3

What made Christianity so appealing to its early converts?
4

Were the persecutions of Christians by the Romans instrumental in spreading the popularity of Christianity throughout the empire?
5

Was Constantine's benevolence towards the Christian Church motivated by piety or policy?
6

Discuss positive and negative aspects of Constantine's impact on the Church?
7

What were the advantages of the fragmentation of the Roman Empire for the church? What were the disadvantages?
8

How did the eastern and western churches split apart? What was the impact of this split?