What are the meaning of the terms:-
(i)Clergy
(ii)Livre
(iii)Tithe
(iv)Taille
(v)Subsistence crisis
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Answer:
clergy-the body of all people ordained for religious duties, especially in the Christian Church.
livre - an old french monetry unit to 20 sols
tithe - one tenth of annual earning
Answer:1) Livre- Unit of currency in france (discontinued in 1794)
2)Clergy- Group of people invested with special functions in church
3)Thithe- The church extracted it's share of taxes from peasants and all members of 3rd estate
4)Taille- Tax which is paid directly to the state
5)Subsistence crisis- An extreme situation where the basic means of livelihoods are endangered
6)Chateau- Castle or stately residence which belongs to king or a nobleman
7)Manor- An estate consisting of the Lord's lands and his mansion
8)Guillotine- A device consisting 2 poles and a sharp blade which is used to behead a person
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