Louis XIV: The Sun King's Legacy

At what age did Louis XIV become king?

• 4 years old

• 10 years old

• 16 years old

• 20 years old

What is the name of the palace built by Louis XIV?

• Palace of Versailles

• Palace of Louvre

• Palace of Fontainebleau

• Palace of Château de Chenonceau

What was the main purpose of the Palace of Versailles?

• Political power

• Religious worship

• Educational institution

• Military headquarters

What did Louis XIV believe in regarding his authority?

• Divine right of kings

• Democratic principles

• Communist ideology

• Anarchy

What did Louis XIV famously declare?

• L'État, c'est moi

• Veni, vidi, vici

• Eureka!

• Carpe diem

What was the major accomplishment of Louis XIV?

• Signing the Treaty of Versailles

• Conquering the British Empire

• Establishing the French Revolution

• Building the Palace of Versailles

Who was Louis XIV's chief minister?

• Cardinal Richelieu

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Marie Antoinette

• Cardinal Mazarin

Which country did Louis XIV wage war against?

• Spain

• England

• Austria

• Germany

What was the nickname given to Louis XIV?

• The Sun King

• The Iron Chancellor

• The Great Dictator

• The Enlightened Monarch

Which famous playwright served as Louis XIV's court playwright?

• William Shakespeare

• Molière

• Voltaire

• Anton Chekhov