Which of the following describes how Marcus Aurelius affected the Roman Empire?

A) He demonstrated tolerance towards all religions.
B) He built many roads and waterways.
C) He gave land to soldiers who fought for Rome.
D) He persecuted thousands of Christians.

Respuesta :

Known for his philosophical interests, Marcus Aurelius was one of the most respected emperors in Roman history. He was born into a wealthy and politically prominent family. Growing up, Marcus Aurelius was a dedicated student, learning Latin and Greek. But his greatest intellectual interest was Stoicism, a philosophy that emphasized fate, reason, and self-restraint. Discourses, written by a former slave and Stoic philosopher Epictetus, had a great deal of influence over Marcus Aurelius.

But I thik that the aswer is D)

As per the given statement He persecuted thousands of Christians describes how Marcus Aurelius affected the Roman Empire

Who was Marcus Aurelius?

In the year 121 CE, Marcus Aurelius was born. The Emperor Hadrian oversaw his early schooling, and in 138 CE, the Emperor Antonius Pius adopted him. Fronto undertook an early schooling in rhetoric, which Marcus eventually gave up in favor of philosophy.

He inherited a prosperous empire from his predecessor, Marcus Aurelius: the Treasury was well-stocked, and rebellion in the provinces was muzzled.

What was Roman Empire?

Ancient Europe's largest empire was the Roman Empire. Rome served as its capital, while the Mediterranean served as the heart of its empire. From 27 BC, when Octavian assumed the role of Emperor, or Augustus, until its fall in 476 AD, which signaled the end of the Ancient World and the start of the Middle Ages, or Dark Ages, the Empire spanned a period of time.

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