CCEH #13 Absolute Monarchy

Who is the focus of this episode of Crash Course European History?

• Louis XIV
• Louis XIII
• Louis XV
• Louis XVI

What was the political system known as in which the king is said to have a divine right to the throne?

• Absolutism
• Constitutional Monarchy
• Democracy
• Republic

What concept was embraced by Louis XIV, asserting that kings were established by God and their authority was absolute?

• Divine right of kings
• Absolutism
• Constitutionalism
• Republicanism

Louis XIV, the renowned monarch of France, was famously referred to as the:

• Sun King
• Moon King
• Star King
• Earth King

Where did Louis XIV build his grand palace, which became the most spectacular European palace complex of its day?

• Versailles
• Buckingham Palace
• The Louvre
• Palace of Westminster

Who was the regent for Louis XIV when he was a child?

• Anne of Austria
• Cardinal Richelieu
• Cardinal Mazarin
• Louis XIII

Who was the influential figure who served as Louis XIII's chief minister and played a significant role in centralizing power in France during the 17th century. Notably the early portion of Louis fourteenths reign.?

• Cardinal Richelieu
• Cardinal Mazarin
• Anne of Austria
• Jean-Baptiste Colbert

What were the conditions like in France during Louis XIII's reign?

• Rebellions, heavy taxation, and famine conditions
• Economic prosperity and social harmony
• Technological advancements and cultural flourishing
• Political stability and religious tolerance

What was the name of the tax introduced by Henry to pay for ongoing wars?

• Paulette
• Income Tax
• Sales Tax
• Property Tax

What were the government officials who bought their positions called?

• Nobles of the Robe
• Nobles of the Sword
• Intendants
• Bureaucrats