This was known as the "iron curtain." It was a term used to describe the boundary in Europe, which formed at the end of WWII and lasted until the ending of the Cold War.
Ehrman attributes the rapid spread of Christianity to two main factors: (1) the promise of salvation and eternal life for everyone was an attractive alternative to Roman religions; (2) stories of miracles and healings purportedly showed that the one Christian God was more powerful than the many Roman gods.
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I believe the answer is the last one, Most government positions were held by patricians who used their power for selfish reasons.
