What were the two purposes of indulgences? Group of answer choices

A means of raising money for the church, and giving people a way to buy time away from Purgatory.

B method of gaining converts, and then giving them food and money for basic survival.

C means of raising money for the church, and giving money to impoverished citizens of the realm.

D method of converting people, and giving them a way to buy time away from Purgatory

Describe the technology advancements that lead to explorers being able to sail great distances. [[ps: doesn't explain where. i am only speculating it's in europe.

Aclaim about history is most likely not valid if it has which of these characteristics?

Interest groups representing businesses and investors are often among the most successful lobbying groups for all of the following reasons, except a. such groups have the financial resources to mount sustained campaigns on their own behalf b. these groups' members contribute heavily to many legislators' campaigns and in so doing gain greater access to legislators c. these groups have often been in existence for decades, allowing them to both master the legislative system and develop close ties with legislators d. the members of these groups make up the majority of voters in many districts