The clergy comprised the wealthy first estate, with members of noble descent in particular having a great deal of power. what was the source of the clergy’s wealth?

a) family money
b) tithes
c) donations from the king
d) savings from paying low taxes

Correct answer choice is :

A tithe is a one-tenth part of something, spent as a contribution to a religious institution or compulsory tax to the government. Today, tithes are usually voluntary and paid in cash, cheques, or stocks, whereas historically tithes were needed and paid in kind, such as agricultural products. Several European countries perform a formal process associated with the tax system providing some churches to impose tithes.

The clergy comprised the wealthy First Estate, with members of noble descent, in particular, having a great deal of power. The main source of their income was Tithes, which was one-tenth of their income.  

Further Explanations:

Before the French Revolution clergy were the First-class estate consisting of both rich and poor.  The wealthy ones were the members of the aristocracy living a very lavish life. The main sources of their income were the revenue levied from the citizens known as tithes. The revenue imposed was one-tenth of the total income of the individuals.

Clergy were the formal leaders of different religions who were playing a significant role in the religious tradition of religions. They were usually involved in some specific rituals or spreading religious practices and doctrines. In Christianity, the name is titled to the individuals playing roles of a very important domain of formal and informal status. The position includes bishops, ministers, preachers, and deacons. In Islam, the clergy specifies the Imam, Qazi, and Mullahs while in Jewish they are Rabbi or Hazzan.

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Answer detail

Grade: High School  

Subject: History

Chapters: Clergy

Keywords: Formal, leaders, religious, tradition, practices, doctrines, Christianity, formal status, informal status, bishops, ministers, preachers and deacons, Imam, Qazi, Mullahs, Rabbi, Hazzan

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