2. Which sentence supports the author's description of the Middle Ages as a time of great activity?
A. "The church had great power over its people."
B. "Most Europeans were Christian."
C. "In the beginning of the Middle Ages, most people were very poor."
D. "Writers and painters created great works, some of which are among history's finest."

The answer is - Pearl Jam.

Eddie Vedder has jokingly claimed that the famous american band Pearl Jam is named after his great-grandmother. Pearl Jam is one of the most influential rock bands during the 1990's and 2000's, and over the years they have gained a world status and wide audience. They are one of the bands that promoted the grunge music, and are considered as one of the three most influential grunge bands alongside the likes of Nirvana and Alice in Chains.