CLEP Western Civ I

Answer: A - Greek Stoicism became popular in the Roman Republic and Empire, and its teachings ultimately informed early Christianity after it was adopted by the Roman Empire. Marcus Aurelius was a philosopher in addition to Roman emperor, and he became a prominent player in the Stoic school. Stoicism emphasized the existence of a providential force that controlled events for the greater good. It also stressed the necessity of personal self-discipline to attain moral and intellectual excellence.