Question

Popes did all of these things except which one?
a. Marched into Babylon for resources.
b. They fought wars to protect the Papal States.
c. They plotted against monarchs who sought to control papal lands.
d. They lived in luxury

Answer 1

Answer:

Correct answer is a. Marched into Babylon for resources.

Explanation:

Option A is not correct as Popes never started any campaign in that direction. The farthest they went was the call for Crusades to deliberate Holy Land.

Option B is correct as they have called for Holy wars to protect their influence, power and domain.

Option C is also correct as Popes very often were even able to overthrew the rulers of certain countries.

Option D is correct as Popes were among the richest people, especially after church gained a lot of possessions in the Middle Ages.