At the beginning of the eighth century, arab armies crossed the strait of gibraltar and occupied southern
a. italy.
b. egypt.
c. spain.
d. africa.

answer: false. due to the church's swaying authority on common law, it influenced secular music greatly.

explanation:

the triple alliance. germany and austria-hungary were already allies by 1879 when, worried about a threat from russia, they formed the dual alliance. italy joined the group in 1882. there was a concern about a possible attack from france and the alliance needed powerful friends to defend it.