The map above confirms that during the Cold War

We can conclude two things:

German borders were significantly changed during WW2.

Major political nations were divided into two political blocks.

Explanation:

First option (A)  is not correct as we can see that they were part of different alliances. France is colored with blued, and Soviet Union (Russia) with red color.

Option B is correct as Germany as we can see is divided. One part of its territory is red, the other is blue.

Option C is not correct as we cannot see what was the stance of United States. Although we know from historical facts that Western countries were close with United States.

Option D is correct as we can see the division between Eastern and Western Europe.

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.

d) iowa i believe is the answer