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He was responsible for the widespread acceptance of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire
Who is Constantine
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Constantine was born in this town and year
What is Naissus, 280 C.E.
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After his conversion to Christianity, Constantine, to safeguard against all hostile powers, commanded his army to carry this
What is The Sign of the Cross
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This was the decree issued by Constantine and Licinius that made Christianity a tolerated Religion in the Roman Empire
What is Edict of Milan
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This man was the father of Constantine
What is Flavius Constantius
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This is the phrase and symbol that Constantine made his soldiers place on their shield before going into battle
What is N hoc signo vinces, In this sign we conquer
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In the year 330, exasperated with the tenacious grip of paganism on old Rome, Constantine established a new Christian capital here
What is Byzantium
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This was the date that Constantine died
What is 337 C.E.
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To ensure loyalty of his pagan subjects, Constantine did this
What is Proved he was a capable military leader, and implemented general bureaucracy reforms
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Constantine’s conversion to Christianity brought these positive effects to the Church
What is tax exemption, the end of persecution, greater ease of evangelization
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Constantine became sole Emperor of the entire Roman Empire in this year
What is 325 C.E.
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Before the battle of Milvian Bridge, Constantine saw this, which led to his own conversion to Christianity
What is A Cross of Light in the Heavens
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The council convened by Constantine which settled the dispute over Arianism
What is the Council of Nicaea
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This was the year in which Constantine converted to Christianity
What is 312 C.E.
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He was the man who broke the Edict of Milan, sparking a series of conflicts that resulted in Constantine being the sole Emperor of the Roman Empire
Who is Licinius