Which of the following statements most accurately describes the reason Luther picked up widespread support among the German elite?
A) Luther proposed moving the papacy from Rome to Germany.
B) Luther's support for a more centralized German government under the control of the Holy Roman emperor struck a responsive chord in German nationalism.
C) German princes who turned Protestant could increase their independence from the emperor, seize church lands, and control the church in their territories.
D) Luther proposed that indulgences should be collected by the Holy Roman emperor instead of the pope.
Ans: C) German princes who turned Protestant could increase their independence from the emperor, seize church lands, and control the church in their territories.
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