In his work The City of God, ____________ defends Christianity against the accusation by many Romans that its adoption as the state religion in the fourth century CE had contributed to the decline of the empire.

Augustine wrote The City of God to defend Christianity against claims that it led to the decline of the Roman Empire, arguing instead that the city of man is distinct from the city of God.

Hypatia (c. 360-415 CE) was the daughter of Theon, the head librarian at ______________, as well as the first known female scientist in world history.

Hypatia was the daughter of Theon, who was associated with the Library of Alexandria in Egypt, making Alexandria the correct answer.

The ___________ in Rome, a temple dedicated to all the Roman gods, consists of a dome placed on top of a drum and lit by a round open skylight at its apex.

The Pantheon in Rome is known for its dome structure with a central opening (oculus) at the top, and it was dedicated to all the Roman gods.

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