Philip IV's Decision to Suppress the Knights Templar and Exile

question 25

Multiple Choice

Philip IV's decision to suppress the Knights Templar and exile Jews from France was driven by:

• A) religious concerns-both groups were regarded as heretics.
• B) political concerns-both powerful groups were challenging the king's authority.
• C) social concerns-both groups presented challenges to the traditional class structure in France.
• D) financial concerns-both groups were wealthy and Philip was in debt to them.
• E) economic concerns-both groups were exempt from taxes.