The best transition word for the sentence would have to be C. Furthermore.
A and B are transition words that would be changing to good news, and D is for telling examples.
I hope its right!
A. Wolfson, Elijah. “Newsweek Names a Mars Crater.” Newsweek. Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2014. Web. 1 Mar. 2014.
B. Herman, Barbara. “Where’s the Fire?” Newsweek. Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2013. Web. 25 Feb. 2014.
D. “A Mighty Girl.” N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Feb. 2014.
I believe its a because
Various scriptures in history<span> and science in the era were written by monks. The monasteries also served as a place for the </span>preservation<span> of the </span>knowledge<span> and learning of classical world.</span>
B. <span>two hundred pounds</span>