Question

From about 13${}^{th}$ century to the time of the French Revolution sumptuary laws were expected to be followed strictly to _________________.

• A. regulate the behaviour of the royalty.
• B. regulate the income of people by social rank.
• C. control the behaviour of those considered social inferiors.
• D. provide religious sanctity to social behaviour.

Answer 1

The correct option is C control the behaviour of those considered social inferiors.

From about 1294 to the time of the French Revolution in 1789, the people of France were expected to strictly follow what were known as "Sumptuary Laws". The laws tried to control the behaviour of those considered social inferiors, preventing them from wearing certain clothes, consuming certain foods and beverages and hunting game in certain areas.