By the 1700s, the church’s power had diminished and

States had emerged as the uncontested authority in Europe, is the right answer.

Explanation:

The Church was the single most dominant institution throughout the medieval ages. The Church influenced the daily life of the people. However, during the 1700's (a period of revolutions throughout Europe) the authority of the Church began to decline and states emerged as the uncontested authority in Europe.

answer: the ten commandments forbid the creation of any christian images.

explanation:

b - those executed came from every social and economic class