14. which of the following best describes the effect of religion on medieval europe? a. bans against certain art forms limited creative production b. efforts to promote religious education expanded learning c. religious tutoring for nobles widened economic and social gaps. d. the clergy promoted literacy as a means to salvation through scripture. 15. how did the great schism affect european society? a. it decreased contact between eastern and western europe, limiting trade. b. it led to a labor shortage that collapsed the feudal system. c. it made central europe vulnerable to invasion by the mongols d. it weakened the church and hastened the decline of medieval culture.