As the newly transformed Roman Empire developed during the Late Antiquity the style of church being built changed from the previous period "The Roman Empire-Ch.7". Choose the answer that best fits what became typical of this period, (Late Antiquity).
a. Following former trends the new Roman Empire's churches remained much the same and featured lots of exterior sculpture.
b. Not wanting to break from the past the places of worship still featured idols so the growing Christian population would have images to directly worship.
c. Simple brick-faced facades, the churches were meant to appear humble, which embodied the ideal Christian values.
d. Simple brick-faced facades, the churches wanted to advertise loudly from the exterior what these buildings represented, following trends from the Roman Empire's idolatrous worship practice.
Answer: c. Simple brick-faced facades, the churches were meant to appear humble, which embodied the ideal Christian values.
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