Question

Why did constantine i believe he had the right to govern both the church and the state?

A. His predecessors modeled the practice before him.
B. There was no one else willing to rule both church and state.
C. He was power hungry and took control of both.
D. He believed his power to rule came from God.

Answer 1

Correct answer is D. He believed his power to rule came from God.

Step-by-step explanation:

A is not correct as before him Christianity wasn't recognized as official religion.

B is not correct as there were many pretenders to the throne, which Constantine managed to defeat.

C is not correct as Constantine accepted Christianity as official religion and even decided to baptize himself.

D is correct as he believed that God protected him and that he allowed him to rule in his name.