Which two options best describes how the rise of Christianity contributed to the fall of the Western Roman Empire? 1. With the rise of Christianity, Romans no longer viewed their emperor as a divine being. Therefore, they would most likely place their adherence to God before the Emperor.

2. The Edict of Milan legalized Christianity in A. D. 313.

3. Christians feared that the Romans would persecute and kill them for being monotheistic.

4. The popes and other church leaders took an increased role in political affairs, further complicating governance.

5. Subsequently after invasion, the Visigoths forced all Roman citizens to convert to Christianity.