Question

What fraction of the land belonged to the Church prior to the Revolution?

A) 1/3
B) 1/2
C) 2/3
D) 3/4

Answer 1

The Church held approximately 10 percent of French lands before the Revolution, which is not reflected in the multiple-choice options given. The closest option to 10 percent would be none of the above.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks which fraction of the land belonged to the Church prior to the Revolution. In the context of the French Revolution, this refers to the percentage of lands held by the Catholic clergy. The clergy made up the First Estate and held approximately 10 percent of French lands. Therefore, the fraction of the land that belonged to the Church prior to the Revolution was about 1/10 which is not an option provided in the question. The provided options A) 1/3, B) 1/2, C) 2/3, D) 3/4 do not accurately reflect the correct fraction based on historical records.