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Jesus was born in Nazareth, and began his ministry around 27 C.E. He was crucified around 30 C.E.

His teachings and resurrection led to the formation of the Christian Church.

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The Holy Spirit descended on the apostles. This marked the beginning of the Church. This event initiated the spread of Christianity.

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Paul decided to convert to Christianity after encountering the risen Christ on the road to Damascus. He then became one of the most influential missionaries.

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Christians began to face severe persecution under the, Emperor Nero. Both Peter and Paul were martyred during this period.

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After Constantine converted to Christianity, it lead to the the Edict of Milan in 313 CE, which had granted religious freedom to Christians throughout the Roman Empire.

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The council then established key Christian doctrines, which included the nature of Christ and the Trinity. This solidified Christian theology.

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380 CE- Theodosius Declares Christianity the State Religion

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380 CE- Theodosius Declares Christianity the State Religion

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Theodosius declared Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire, which solidified its influence across all of Europe.

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The split between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches occurred. It was mainly over their theological and political differences.

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Luther’s protests against Church practices sparked the Protestant Reformation. This lead to a significant split in Christianity.

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The Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation reaffirmed Catholic doctrines and addressed Church corruption.

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1492/1600 CE- Colonization and Evangelization

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1492/1600 CE- Colonization and Evangelization

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European colonizers spread Christianity to the Americas. They did this with missionaries, converting indigenous populations.