Question

the clergy comprised the wealthy first estate, with members of noble descent in particular having a great deal of power. what was the source of the clergys wealth?- family money- tithes- donations from the king- savings from paying low taxes

Explanation:

In pre-revolutionary France, the First Estate (clergy) collected tithes—mandatory 10% payments of income or produce from the Third Estate (commoners)—as their primary source of wealth. Family money, royal donations, and low-tax savings were not their main wealth source.

Answer:

tithes