During the reign of Louis XIV,which of the following is true of the nobles of the robe?
A)Most inherited their titles through a long line of patriarchal inheritance.
B)Many bought their titles from the state.
C)All bought their titles from the Catholic Church.
D)The majority bought their titles from the Protestant Church.
E)A significant number inherited their titles from family outside France.

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During the reign of Louis XIV, many nobles of the robe bought their titles from the state rather than inheriting them through patriarchal inheritance or acquiring them from the Catholic or Protestant Church. This allowed Louis XIV to control the nobility and finance his wars through the sale of titles.

During the Reign of Louis XIV,which of the Following Is