Question

To whom was the taxes called Tithes payable by the peasants in the eighteenth century France ?

CBSE Class IX Social Science VSA (1 Mark)

Answer 1

Prior to the renaissance awakening, the money collected from the peasants was given to church.

Religious scriptures and figures held prominent position in the society. In France before the revolution people were subservient to the priests.

Poor peasants had to pay humongous taxes called Tithes to the church. They also had to cater to the needs of the king.