Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes the Time

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the time period known as the High Middle Ages?

A) This was a time period in which the Catholic Church monopolized political power.
B) This was a time period in which strong European monarchies began to emerge.
C) This was a time period in which Islamic expansion threatened the very existence of the West.
D) This was a time period in which Protestants and Catholics engaged in a bitter conflict.