The role of the Church, more specifically the Catholic Church, in medieval life was major because the main religion during this time in Europe was Christianity. While Judaism and Islam were also present, they were minor religions at the time. It had great power because it had its own laws and taxes and could even control the kings of a certain kingdom.
Opposing the church for example could result in heresy and was considered a heavy crime, punishable by burning at the stake.
The correct answer would be Tom Wolfe and Truman Capote
It was a push by Mao Zedong to change China from a predominantly agrarian (farming) society to a modern, industrial society. In just 5 years.
It was an unplanned riot led by colonists on British soldiers
If the options include Gandhi's death, one of them would be it.