Discuss with your friends and write answers to the following questions.

How did Christianity expand?

Christianity spread through the efforts of the twelve Apostles. The followers of Jesus Christ were called Apostles. Jesus had twelve Apostles when he was alive. These Apostles were given the responsibility of spreading the teachings of Jesus Christ and Christianity. They also helped the people in distress and strengthened them morally.

Saint Peter was the important among all the twelve apostles. He was the one who spread Christianity in Rome. He went to Rome. He sent people to all parts of the world to teach Christianity. These people were called Missionaries. Saint Peter even set up a church in Rome which has later become the most famous religious centre of Christians all over the world.

The first century Roman emperors tried to stop the spread of Christianity. They created problems to the preachers in doing their work. But these preachers carried on with their work as they were very stubborn.

Constantine, the Roman Emperor who lived in the Fourth century declared Christianity as the national religion of Rome. The spread of Christianity made progress in the countries of Rome, Greece, Macedonia and Asia Minor. Many people who belonged to the other religions converted themselves to Christianity due to the preachings of the missionaries.

The two sects of Christianity namely the Catholics and the Protestants emerged. Bible which contains the details about the religious practices and beliefs of the Jews and the life and teachings of Jesus Christ is the holy book of the Christians.

Thus, Christianity spread across the world.