Which statement describes how kings gained power in western europe during the late middle ages?

a.
they seized land from nobles and gave it to vassals who would swear allegiance to them.

b.
they closed monasteries to ensure that people would have no access to learning.

c.
they granted civil rights and land titles to peasants in return for their political support.

d.
they reduced their land holdings in order to limit the influence of local barons and dukes.

The maps below show the middle east. which best explains how the green areas depicted in the image on the left are reflected in the population map on the right? populations are greater in fertile areas that are close to freshwater sources, which is why more people live near deserts. populations are greater in fertile areas that are close to freshwater sources, which is why more people live near oceans. populations are greater in fertile areas that are close to freshwater sources, which is why more people live near mountains. populations are greater in fertile areas that are close to freshwater sources, which is why more people live near rivers.

Why did china build the great wall of china?

What is the most celebrated piece of japanese literature and who was its author? why is it important in the literary world? (around 1000 ad by a woman)