Question

what were the key factors that facilitated the diffusion of christianity from its early origins in the eastern mediterranean to becoming a major world religion, and how did the byzantine empire play a pivotal role in this process?

christianity spread because constantine forced every citizen to convert, and byzantium banned all other religions.

the diffusion of christianity was mostly due to trade with china and the building of new latin schools.

missionaries, councils, monasticism, and state support helped christianity grow, and byzantium extended it further into europe and the east.

christianity spread because the roman senate declared it the only religion after the fall of rome.

Explanation:

Missionaries spread Christian teachings, church - councils standardized beliefs, monasticism provided a model of pious life, and state support gave it political backing. The Byzantine Empire, with its extensive influence, promoted Christianity in Europe and the East. Constantine did not force mass conversion, trade with China and Latin schools were not main factors, and it was not the Roman Senate after Rome's fall that led to its spread.

Answer:

C. Missionaries, councils, monasticism, and state support helped Christianity grow, and Byzantium extended it further into Europe and the East.