why did the church sponsor universities?\n○ to educate the common people\n○ to train loyal government…

why did the church sponsor universities?\n○ to educate the common people\n○ to train loyal government workers\n○ to teach clergy theology and canon law\n○ to develop the growth of academic thinking

why did the church sponsor universities?\n○ to educate the common people\n○ to train loyal government workers\n○ to teach clergy theology and canon law\n○ to develop the growth of academic thinking

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Brief Explanations:

During the time when the Church sponsored universities, a key goal was to educate clergy. Theology (study of religious beliefs) and canon law (church law) were crucial for clergy to perform their roles. Educating common people wasn't the main focus, training government workers wasn't a church priority, and developing academic thinking broadly was secondary to religious education for clergy.

Answer:

C. to teach clergy theology and canon law