The Reign of Louis XIV and the Rise of the Palace of Versailles

Louis XIV became king at four, with his mother and Mazarin initially controlling France. He faced the Le Front uprising and later centralized power, building Versailles and engaging in costly wars. His revocation of the Edict of Nantes harmed France economically and culturally. The War of the Spanish Succession further strained the nation. Louis XIV's reign ended with France exhausted and in debt, leaving a complex legacy.

Who managed the country during Louis XIV's early years?

• Anne of Austria and Cardinal Mazarin

• The Spanish monarchy

• Louis XIV himself

• The French nobility

What event forced Louis XIV to flee Paris as a child?

• The French Revolution

• Le Front

• The Hundred Years' War

• The War of the Roses

Who did Louis XIV marry in 1660?

• Anne of Austria

• Marie-Theresa of Spain

• Mary, Queen of Scots

• Catherine de' Medici

What significant action did Louis XIV take after Mazarin's death?

• He appointed a new first minister

• He abdicated the throne

• He took personal control of the government

• He declared war on Spain

What was the impact of revoking the Edict of Nantes?

• It strengthened the French economy

• It led to a cultural and economic decline

• It increased religious tolerance

• It had no significant impact

What was the main concern of Europe regarding Philip of Anjou's succession?

• A decline in trade

• A war with England

• A rise in Protestantism

• A potential union of Spain and France

What was the outcome of the War of the Spanish Succession?

• The war had no significant outcome

• Philip of Anjou became King of France

• France gained new territories

• Philip renounced his claim to the French crown

How many of Louis XIV's heirs survived him?

• All four

• None

• One

• Two

What was Louis XIV's advice to his successor on his deathbed?

• To expand the French empire

• To avoid war for vanity

• To focus on economic growth

• To continue his wars

How is Louis XIV's legacy often viewed?

• As a minor period in French history

• As a time of peace and stability

• As a tragic figure who left France in ruin

• As a period of great prosperity