From what I personally know, Germany wasn`t originally going for Stalingrad but Caucasus oil fields, but Russian forces would not surrender.
Sand can be used for glass.
Answer is going to be D!! a desire to create military conflict
The architecture style is different. romanesque churches came first. they were bulky, strong and had really thick walls. their windows were regular roman arched shapes. they usually have lower ceilings and not much light inside.
Gothic cathedrals came later. they have pointed arches, lots of tall windows for light stained glass and flying buttresses to help support the higher and thinner walls.
Specific people who valued religion quite significantly played a role in this. I have studied this material so long ago that I cannot name those particular figures. Do some research and I'm sure you'll be able to find out for yourself.