Quiz on the Reign of Louis XIV

Who became king of France in 1589?

• Henry IV

• Cardinal Richelieu

• Louis XIV

• Louis XIII

What was the Edict of Nantes?

• A tax reform

• A declaration of war

• A treaty with Spain

• A grant of religious tolerance

Who was the strong minister that helped Louis XIII?

• Cardinal Mazarin

• Jean Baptiste Colbert

• Cardinal Richelieu

• Henry IV

What phrase did Louis XIV famously say to express his belief in absolute monarchy?

• Power to the people

• I am the king

• Liberty, Equality, Fraternity

• L'état, c'est moi

What was one of the main economic policies of Jean Baptiste Colbert?

• Encouraging imports

• Promoting mercantilism

• Reducing taxes

• Increasing foreign trade

What was the purpose of the palace at Versailles?

• To provide housing for the poor

• To showcase Louis XIV's wealth and power

• To host religious ceremonies

• To serve as a military base

What was the War of Spanish Succession about?

• A struggle for the Spanish throne

• A conflict over territory in Canada

• A war against the Ottoman Empire

• A rebellion against Louis XIV

What was one consequence of Louis XIV's wars?

• Increased wealth for France

• A strong alliance with England

• A huge debt for France

• Expansion of French territory

What did Louis XIV do to weaken the power of the nobles?

• Increased their taxes

• Gave them more land

• Invited them to Versailles

• Excluded them from councils

Who was the most famous writer supported by Louis XIV?

• Molière

• Voltaire

• Victor Hugo

• Racine