Why was the roman catholic church so powerful in europe during the middle ages?
a.
large numbers of new believers converted to the faith.
b.
church officials controlled knowledge and learning and often held influential positions in government.
c.
the protestant reformation decreased the influence of protestant faiths, making the catholic church more powerful.
d.
wealthy areas adopted christianity after the muslims were defeated in the crusades.

select the best answer from the choices provided.

a
b
c
d

How is the city of savannah related to the union strategy of a full blockade of confederate ports? a) savannah was the last port needed to be secured in order to totally blockade the coast of georgia. b) savannah was the least significant city in georgia, and the union strategy centered on securing atlanta and capturing the tennessee river. c) savannah was the least significant city in georgia, and the union strategy centered on securing atlanta and capturing the chattahoochee river. d) savannah was the most significant port in georgia, and the union strategy centered on securing bases at savannah and the outlying islands to fully blockade georgia.