Question

From about 13th century to the time of the French Revolution sumptuary laws was 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 French Revolution in 1789, the people of France were expected to strictly follow what were known as 'sumptuary laws'. The law tried to control to behaviour of those considered social inferiors, preventing them from wearing certain clothes, consuming certain foods and beverage and hunting game in certain areas.