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

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 extremely wealthy,and Philip was in debt.
E) economic concerns-both groups were exempt from taxes.