In addition to an interest in religious reform, the princes of germany supported martin luther’s ideas a) cultural and social reasons. b) political and economic reasons. c) ethical and philosophical reasons. d) educational and intellectual reasons.

The correct answer is B) political and economic reasons.

In addition to an interest in religious reform, the princes of Germany supported Martin Luther's ideas for political and economic reasons.

The princes of Germany found in the ideas of Martin Luther not only the ideological principles to set aside the Catholic Church but political and economic reasons to solidify the Reformation of Germany.  This way, the princes suppressed the Peasant's rebellion in the Knight's War (1522-1523). Martin Luther opposed the peasant's cause and demanded to act swiftly against them.

the option which was not a function of missionaries in the northwest was the first one - they established posts for trading furs and other goods.

missionaries were sent around the world to spread religion and their knowledge and others - they were not merchants who sold furs and other goods.