Question

In the context of France, what was 'tithes'?

• A. A tax levied by the Church
• B. Direct tax levied by the State
• C. The tax levied on the articles of everyday consumption
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A A tax levied by the Church

Tithe – A tax levied by the church, comprising one-tenth of the agricultural produce. It was collected by the clergy.