Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. The Christians were persecuted by the Romans during various periods because of their beliefs, which were popular among the poor.
B. Christianity was made the Empire's official state religion later that century.
C. Constantine the Great, the Roman emperor, announced toleration for Christianity in 313 CE, putting an end to all persecution.
D. The monotheistic Christian faith clashed with the polytheistic Roman religion (many gods).

Correct option is B

The correct order of the paragraph is (b) DACB.
✔ This paragraph outlines the historical transformation of Christianity in the Roman Empire.
· D (The monotheistic Christian faith clashed with the polytheistic Roman religion): This sets the thematic conflict between Christianity and Roman beliefs.
· A (The Christians were persecuted by the Romans...): This follows logically as a consequence of the religious clash introduced in D.
· C (Constantine the Great, the Roman emperor, announced toleration...): This introduces a major change in policy that ended the persecution.
· B (Christianity was made the Empire's official state religion...): This concludes the progression by showing Christianity’s ultimate recognition.
✔ Sequence flow explanation:
· D introduces the core conflict (monotheism vs polytheism).
· A presents the result of that conflict (persecution).
· C introduces a major historical change (toleration).
· B concludes with the final transformation (state religion status).