In 66 A.D. a group of Jews called Zealots tried to rebel, but Roman troops put them down and burned their temple (except for one wall). The Western Wall today is the holiest of all Jewish shrines. Half a million Jews died because of the rebellion.
The Romans were harsh towards those who didn't believe and worship the same as them. This was especially Christians who were viewed as followers of a new, upstart religion. They were often used for "entertainment" purposes in the Colosseum. Despite the oppression, Christianity grew quickly-by 200 A.D. Around 10% of people in the Roman empire were Christians.
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