By 300 C.E.,Christians numbered no more than 5 percent of the population of the Roman Empire; one reason for this might be due to:
A) eastern mystery religions holding a much greater appeal for ordinary people.
B) the Manicheans who served in the army and persecuted Christians.
C) Diocletian's policy of persecution of any group deemed to be subversive.
D) the emperor converting to Zoroastrianism and outlawing all other religions.
E) all of these

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Diocletian's policy of persecution targeted Christians as they were seen as subversive, contributing to their limited numbers in the Roman Empire by 300 C.E.

By 300 CE,Christians Numbered No More Than 5 Percent of the Population