why did the church sponsor universities?\nto educate the common people\nto train loyal government…

Brief Explanations:

During the time when the Church sponsored universities, a key goal was to educate clergy in theology (the study of religious beliefs) and canon law (the law of the Church). Educating the common people was not a primary focus of Church - sponsored universities at that time. Training government workers was more related to secular governance structures, not the Church's main aim. And while academic thinking might have been a by - product, the main purpose was to train clergy for Church - related roles.

Answer:

C. to teach clergy theology and canon law