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From a Christian standpoint, Diocletian was important because he instigated the last Great Persecution of the Christians.

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What is diocletion?

Diocletian was a Roman emperor who ruled from 284 to 305 AD. He is known for his administrative reforms, including the division of the Roman Empire into eastern and western halves, each with its own ruler. Diocletian also implemented price controls and persecuted Christians during his reign.


Who were the largest supporters of the Crusades?

The Franks of France and he holy roman Christians


In 313 CE Constantine the Great issued the Edict of Milan. What effect did this law have?

It promoted the spread of Christianity across the Roman Empire by allowing people to worship freely. -APEX


Who were non-Christians in the Roman Empire?

Most people who lived in the Roman Empire were non-Christians until the Empire itself became Christian (and even then, there were many non-Christians). Most people who lived in the Roman Empire were polytheists (especially the Romans; remember, the Romans conquered many other peoples), though not all believed in the same gods. Others were Jews or had other religious beliefs. There were basically no atheists.Another answerNon-Christians were called pagans.


Who united the Roman empire moved the capital from Rome to Byzantium and he stopped the persecution of Christians?

Relevant answers:Who moved the capital of the Romans Empire from Rome to Byzantium?Constantine. Read MoreWho moved to capital of the Roman Empire from Rome to Byzantium?Easy! Constantine obviously move the capital. Come on a 5th grader knows this! seriously - Constantius, retard. - Read MoreWho moved the capital of the roman empire from rome to byzantium?Constantine Read MoreWhat roman empire stopped the persecution of Christians?The roman emperor ConstantineThe Roman emperor Galerius was the first to pass a law that the Christians were not to be persecuted. Constantine the great was the first Christian emperor. Read MoreWho moved the capital of the roman empire to Byzantium?Canstantine moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Byzantium. =) Read MoreAll already answered on the site.

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Why did Romans Emperor's persecute Christians?

Christians refused to worship Roman gods.