Which statements best describe the role of Muslim merchants in society? Choose four correct answers. They were wealthy members of society.
They gave money to support mosques.
O They helped to establish trade agreements.
They supported the arts and sciences.
They studied new ideas at universities

the catholic church withhold people's access to the bible during the middle ages.

people could go to church and listen to the teachings, but it was absolutely forbidden to own and/or read the books of both the old and new testaments. it was also prohibited to translate the books (which where originally in biblical hebrew) to any other language.

this was done so the church could remain in control of what their teachings were and to enhance their importance and power, while also being able to judge people's actions through information that was unavailable for the general public.

it is a : ) always outside of government control

spread of christianity