The primary purpose of stained-glass programs in Gothic cathedrals was to

a) tell Bible stories to an illiterate population.
b) elicit contributions from wealthy patrons.
c) attract tourists from distant places.
d) improve the structural strength of cathedral walls.


Answer: a

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