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

Sumptuary laws were made to regulate the consumption. These Laws were made for the purpose of restraining luxury or extravagance, particularly against inordinate expenditures in the matter of apparel, food, furniture, etc. From about 13th century to the time of the French Revolution sumptuary laws were expected to be followed strictly to regulate the behaviour of social inferiors.