The Regency, 1643 - 1661

Who was the French Chief Minister between 1624-1642?

• Cardinal Mazarin

• Colbert

• Cardinal Richelieu

• Fouquet

Answer explanation

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.

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.

Who was Louis XIII's wife?

• Anne of Croydon

• Anne of Spain

• Anne of Austria

• Anne of Bretagne

Answer explanation

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.

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)

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.

Which of these forms of taxation existed during the Regency period (1643-1661)? (Two Answers)

• The Franc-Fief Tax

• The Toise

• The Jambon

• The Halle

Answer explanation

The Franc-Fief Tax was on non-nobles who owned property previously held by the nobility.

The Toise was a tax placed on homes built near the walls of Paris.

What are Lettres de Cachet?

• Letters from the King containing cash

• Letters signed by the King imposing edicts

• Letters from the Finance Minister to the King

• Letters from Anne of Austria to Mazarin

Answer explanation

Lettres de Cachet - were letters signed by the King. They could impose edicts, prevent assemblies and imprison people without trial.

Who did Mazarin arrest in 1650? (Two Answers)

• Conde

• Madame de Chevreuse

• Duc de Longueville

• Marshal Turenne

Answer explanation

During the Aristocratic Frondes, Mazarin chose to arrest Conde, Conti and Longueville. This backfired, and the Paris Parlement condemned the arrests of Princes of royal blood. As a result Parlement started to support the Frondeurs.