What event or development transformed the Roman empire in the centuries before the rise of Christianity?
a. An Egyptian religious cult converted an emperor and threatened Roman traditions.
b. A violent civil war arose between patrician and plebeian factions.
c. Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes destroyed important Roman cities.
d. Barbarian armies swept through the empire, disrupting the civil order.
Answer: d
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