The princes of Europe believed that they were no longer obligated to remain under the authority of the Church. The idea of anoth
er Christian church, one outside of the pope's authority, had financial appeal as well. Many European leaders began to seize church property and place it under the authority of the state. Based on the text, why did another Christian church appeal to European princes?
It would allow them to make religious decisions.
It would give them authority over people.
It would allow them to expand their lands.
It would allow them to influence the pope.
In the excerpt, we learn that European princes supported the idea of another Christian church because they knew this had financial benefits. Out of these options, the only one that touches on finances is the idea of expanding their lands. Moreover, the fact that church property was going to be seized meant that the land the church previously owned was going to pass to the hands of the princes.
