What kind of building is a fortified church in Transylvania?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. A village church with walls and towers built by Saxon communities for defence
- Step 1: Saxon villagers built walls and towers around their churches against attacks from the fifteenth century. Step 2. Several are on the UNESCO list, such as Prejmer and Viscri. Answer: A village church with walls and towers built by Saxon communities for defence. Why not the others: the other options describe other buildings.
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