Which of the following is the best example of a clan or family group's decision that will impact a civilization's economic growth and survival? 1. offering a surplus to farmers if they spend half their time doing metalworking and weaving

2. passing a law that requires artisans, merchants, and farmers to pay additional taxes for public works projects

3. moving a settlement to a location that is closer to a river and which has copper deposits

4. making a plan to remove a settlement's natural defenses in order to plant more crops

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.