How were christians treated during the first few centuries ad of the roaman empire

Which best explains how wealthy residents of italian cities contributed to the renaissance? a) wealthy residents bought works of art, which supported artists. b) wealthy residents participated in religion, which supported the church c) wealthy residents participated in music, which supported the arts. d) wealthy residents bought classical books, which supported scholars.

Aside from low birthrates and high death rates, what can cause a country’s population to decline

Why might the spanish government have approved of the encomienda system? a the system allowed for fair treatment of all under it, leading to a happy and prosperous colony. b the system used natives as slaves which meant the government was able to maximize their profit of exported goods. c the system allowed for mostly profitable trade within the different colonies. d the system was a great example of how to successfully run a colony, making spain a world power.