France under Louis XIV Vocabulary Practice

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Who were the Huguenots?

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French Protestants during the 1500s and 1600s.

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Who inherited the French throne in 1589?

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Henry IV

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What is the Edict of Nantes?

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A proclamation issued by Henry IV granting the Huguenots religious toleration and other freedoms.

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Who was the chief minister of France appointed by Louis XIII in 1624?

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Cardinal Richelieu

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Which king inherited the French throne in 1643 and ruled with absolute power?

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Louis XIV

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What is the role of an intendant in France during that time?

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A royal official who collected taxes, recruited soldiers, and carried out the king's policies in the provinces.

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Who was Louis XIV's finance minister?

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Jean-Baptiste Colbert

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What is Versailles?

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A royal French residence and seat of government established by King Louis XIV.

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What is a levée in the context of King Louis XIV?

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A ritual ceremony performed each morning when King Louis XIV rose from bed.

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What does the balance of power refer to?

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A distribution of military and economic power among nations to prevent any one country from becoming too strong.