Which statement best describes the effects of glasnost and perestroika on soviet life? they made life in the ussr much more restrictive and controlled than before. they allowed for greater economic, political, and cultural freedom than before. they allowed for greater economic freedom, but did not grant more political freedoms. they made life in the ussr very similar to life in the united states.

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.

“the iliad” (gr: “iliás”) is an epic poem by the ancient greek poet homer, which recounts some of the significant events of the final weeks of the trojan war and the greek siege of the city of troy (which was also known as ilion, ilios or ilium in ancient times).