Absolutism Quizzizz

A king or queen who holds ALL power within their state / country.

• Dictator
• Absolute Monarch
• Super Monarch
• Tyrant

An official of the French government but from the middle class.

• Intendant
• Mayor
• Peasant
• Intermediate

Louis XIV built a new capital city, and palace, in this French town.

• Normandy
• Paris
• Sienne
• Versailles

Number one feature of an absolute monarchy is called...

• Divine Power
• Divine Right
• Eternal Right
• Heavenly Right

Louis XIV was

• Catholic
• Poor
• Open to sharing authroity
• Living in London

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What name did Louis XVI give himself?

• The Sun King
• The Son King
• The Most Catholic King
• The Lord Protectorate

To decrease imports Colbert raised _____ on foreign goods.

• Exports
• Tariffs
• Military spending
• Foreign policy

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Who was Louis XIII's chief minister?  He strengthened the monarchy's power.

• Cardinal Richelieu
• Cardinal Mazarin
• Louis La Vau
• Mary Tudor

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Louis XIV came to the throne in 1643 at the age of 4!  Due to his young age, _________, the chief minister, took control of the government.

• Cardinal Mazarin
• Cardinal Francis
• Oliver Cromwell
• Louis XVI

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Louis had left France in a woeful ______ at the time of his death.  Due to overspending on excess the treasure was drained.

• Financial condition
• Military position
• State of nobility
• Political situation