Why were Europeans merchants concerned about the supply of gold and silver?

Which of the following is a claim about ancient rome that a historian could build san argument around

Which option best describes how the printing press transformed european society? (a) prior to the printing press, the catholic church hand-copied texts and disseminated them to peasants. (b) prior to the printing press, the church of england did not allow peasants to learn to read. (c) prior to the printing press, the orthodox church recited luther’s “95 theses” aloud to peasants. (d) prior to the printing press, knowledge was reserved primarily for nobles and clergy.

Which of the following cultures were among the earliest known inhabitants of north america? a) mayab) incac) anasazi d) olmec