Edict of Milan

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the date of agreement?February 313 AD
2. What is the location of meeting?Mediolanum (modern-day Milan), Roman Empire
3. Why did the Romans stop hurting Christians?The Edict said Christians could worship without trouble and that any property taken from them would be returned. This ended the official persecution of Christians.
4. Who made the Edict of Milan?The Edict was made by Emperor Constantine and Emperor Licinius in February 313 AD.

Edict: A formal proclamation or decree issued by a sovereign power.
Roman Empire: A vast ancient state centered on the city of Rome, which dominated the Mediterranean world for centuries.
Persecution: Hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of political or religious beliefs.
Religious Tolerance: The acceptance and respect for different religious beliefs and practices.