What was the purpose of the European monarchs in claiming rule through the
divine right of kings?

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anonymous · Accepted Answer

to strengthen a king’s claim to absolute power over his subjects

Q.	What was the purpose of the European monarchs in claiming rule through the divine right of kings?
A.	to reinforce the power of the church over secular rulers
B.	to establish a stronger connection between church and state
C.	to strengthen a king’s claim to absolute power over his subjects
D.	to allow the nobility to use the king as a symbol of central political authority without actually giving the king this greatpower.
Answer» C. to strengthen a king’s claim to absolute power over his subjects

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