Who was the French Chief Minister between 1624-1642?
The Regency, 1643 - 1661

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
Cardinal Mazarin
Colbert
Cardinal Richelieu
Fouquet
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
What was the name of the royal printing press that printed propaganda that glorified Richelieu?
Academie Louvre
Academie Richelieu
Academie Propaganda
Academie Francaise
Answer explanation
The Academie Francaise was formed in 1635. It's pamphleteers defended and glorified Richelieu. It developed state propaganda and presented government opinion as fact. The picture shows the modern day Academie Franccaise.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
What war did Richelieu take France into in 1635?
Thirty Years War
Nine Years War
Ten Years War
Twenty Years War
Answer explanation
The Twirty Years War was fought by France against Spain and the Hapsburg Empire. The war started in 1635 and ultimately laid the foundations for French domination in Europe.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
Who was Louis XIII's wife?
Anne of Croydon
Anne of Spain
Anne of Austria
Anne of Bretagne
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
What institution supported Anne of Austria against the Regency Council?
Lit de Justice
Paris Parlement
The Versailles Council
The Hotel de Ville
Answer explanation
The Paris Parlement was a specialist court. During the Ancien Regime France has 13 of these, Paris was the oldest and the most powerful.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
Which Duke was one of the ring leaders behind the Frondes?
Duc de Nantes
Duc de Aramis
Duc de Beaufort
Duc de Rochfort
Answer explanation
The Duc de Beaufort conspired to murder Mazarin during l'affaire des importants (1643-44)
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
What period of civil unrest took place between 1648-53?
The Dumas
The Bizet
The Paulette
The Frondes
Answer explanation
Frondes translates as "sling". This was used by the Parisian crowds to smash the windows (glass was very expensive at the time) of Mazarin's supporters.
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