Which statement best describes the role of the roman catholic in europe during the middle ages?

a: the church encouraged individuals to question authority.

b: church leaders were involved solely in spiritual activities.

c: the church gained influence as the world became more secular

d: the church provided a sense of stability, unity, and order.

I would most likely go with "D: The church provided a sense of stability, unity, and order" Please tell me if i'm wrong, thanks.

the california missions began in the late 18th century as an effort to convert native americans to catholicism and expand european territory. there were 21 missions in all, lasting from 1769 until about 1833.   the missions were built by the spanish starting in 1769 in order to “colonize” the territory of alta california. so the missions were important because they were the means of settling california. it also wanted to keep other european countries out of alta california. building settlements along the coast would them meet these goals. missionaries wanted to convert the indians to the roman catholic faith. california indians did much of the work to build missions.