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ROMAN EMPIRE

ROMAN EMPIRE
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the empire of ancient Rome which was established by Augustus in 27 b.c. Around a.d. 64 the Christian religion appeared in Rome and expanded steadily for the next few centuries, despite strong persecution from more than ten Roman emperors throughout this time period. By the time that the Roman Empire fell in a.d. 395, Christianity had become the state religion. —Conquest of Chaos Approved Glossary (8.7.92)