What is a prototype?
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A prototype is the very first model of something. People would take that prototype, and use that to make better and more advanced models by using it as a reference. You would use that prototype to find any flaws and fix them in the new, real model. A prototype isn't usually for the people to use yet, since it hasn't been fully checked and improved. After the prototype is checked over, that's when the "designers" create a better version, one that people can actually use.

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.