Why were absolute monarchies more common eastern europe than in western europe?

The correct answer for the question that is being presented above is this one: "A. The Church, which wanted to ban absolute monarchies, lost influence in Eastern Europe."

Here are the following choices:
A. The Church, which wanted to ban absolute monarchies, lost influence in Eastern Europe.
B. Absolute monarchs in Eastern European countries abolished the feudal system.
C. Eastern European countries were less developed and relied on strong absolute monarchies.
D. Absolute monarchs were wiser and more capable in Eastern Europe than Western Europe

(c) spain left the philippines to the usa