How did Roman emperors respond to the spread of Christianity? Romans accepted all religions as long as citizens continued to pay taxes and obey the law Romans adopted Christianity, abandoning their polytheistic religion as they had little investment in it Christians (and Jews) were persecuted by Romans; Many were crucified, exiled, or executed during gladiator events

How did Roman emperors respond to the spread of Christianity? Romans accepted all religions as long as citizens continued to pay taxes and obey the law Romans adopted Christianity, abandoning their polytheistic religion as they had little investment in it Christians (and Jews) were persecuted by Romans; Many were crucified, exiled, or executed during gladiator events