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The Christianity of the western part of the Roman Empire was originally called Western or Latin Christianity. Later it came to be called the Catholicism.

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Who let Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire?

The roman empire itself. But disciples like Paul assisted in spreading the gospel.


Which continents did the Roman Empire interact?

The roman empire interacts with continents like Europe, Africa and western Asia.


Why would Christianity have developed in the same way if it had arisen in area outside the roman empire?

Most probably. Christianity absorbed aspects of the two great civilizations of the Roman Empire: the Greek and Roman civilizations. If Christianity had arisen a bit further east, say in Persia or Arabia, it would have absorbed aspects of Persian or Arab civilization instead.


What was Europe like after the roman empire fell?

The Roman Empire's fall left Europe vunerable to the savage attacks of the Vikings and the tribes from the east. Christianity took over for some time, and then the Barbarian tribes from the east came into the west and moved the people further west-ward. After some time, the Vikings came down from the North and first attacked Lindisfarne and then the rest of the monastaries or what not. This era is called the Medieval Era and it goes on for hundreds of years.


What were the countries in the Middle Ages that were Christians?

During the Middle Ages, several regions in Europe were predominantly Christian, including the Byzantine Empire, which was a center of Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Western Europe saw the rise of Roman Catholicism, with countries like France, England, Spain, and Italy being significant Christian nations. The Holy Roman Empire also played a crucial role in the spread of Christianity throughout central Europe. Additionally, Scandinavian countries gradually converted to Christianity during this period, particularly by the late Viking Age.

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What common feature did the Western Roman Empire and the Roman Catholic Church share  ?

There were two main form of Christianity in the Roman Empire. The Latin or Western Church was the main form in the western part of the empire and the Greek or Eastern Church was the main form in the eastern part. Later these two churches came to be called Catholic and Orthodox respectively. Therefore, what later came to be called Catholicism was the form of Christianity practiced in the western part of the Roman Empire.


Who let Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire?

The roman empire itself. But disciples like Paul assisted in spreading the gospel.


Which continents did the Roman Empire interact?

The roman empire interacts with continents like Europe, Africa and western Asia.


Why did the roman empire reject Christianity in the beginning?

The roman religion consisted of a large amount of Gods. Christianity has one God. The Romans didn't like that.


Empire that started Christianity?

it was the jews. that was the origin of jesus and i think that was where the first christians came around, like his disciples and other followers.


How did Christianity become the official religion of Rome?

Oh, dude, it's like this - so back in the day, Emperor Constantine was like, "Hey, this Christianity thing seems pretty cool," and he legalized it with the Edict of Milan in 313 AD. Then, Emperor Theodosius was all, "Let's make it official," and bam, Christianity became the official religion of Rome in 380 AD. So yeah, that's how it went down.


Why would Christianity have developed in the same way if it had arisen in area outside the roman empire?

Most probably. Christianity absorbed aspects of the two great civilizations of the Roman Empire: the Greek and Roman civilizations. If Christianity had arisen a bit further east, say in Persia or Arabia, it would have absorbed aspects of Persian or Arab civilization instead.


How did Constantine view Christianity?

Constantine was the emperor who made Chistianity the religion of the Roman empire. Therefore he was a believer. This is what certain theologians would like you to believe. In reality, Constantine viewed Christianity as a necessary evil. He did NOT make it the religion of the Roman empire, he merely made it a legal one. And there is absolutely no proof that he converted to Christianity on his death bed.


What was Europe like after the roman empire fell?

The Roman Empire's fall left Europe vunerable to the savage attacks of the Vikings and the tribes from the east. Christianity took over for some time, and then the Barbarian tribes from the east came into the west and moved the people further west-ward. After some time, the Vikings came down from the North and first attacked Lindisfarne and then the rest of the monastaries or what not. This era is called the Medieval Era and it goes on for hundreds of years.


Why did Justinian wanted his empire to be like the roman empire?

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What is a major contribution the byzantine empire to global history?

It continued the Holy Roman empire in the East, and spread Christianity to Russia. Also great buildings like the Hagia Sophia


Each of the following factors EXCEPT contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire.?

Oh, dude, like, everything contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire except for, like, the invention of pizza delivery. I mean, come on, who doesn't love a good slice of pizza while watching an empire crumble?