The Sun King

The Sun King

• Louis XIII

• Louis XIV

• Louis XV

• Louis XVIII

The Sun King took the throne when he was this many years old.

Mathematical Equivalence

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When the French called their king a "visible divinity," what did they mean?

• He could see everything they did and report back to God.

• He spoke the word of God.

• He was God's representative on earth.

• He could be seen in the clouds.

When Cardinal Mazarin died, what surprising announcement did the young king make?

• The birth of a son.

• He made a wedding announcement.

• He would rule without any ministers to advise him.

• He was turning the empire over to the Spanish.

Name the enormous palace that Louis built.

(a)  

Versailles had a ​ (a)   with ​ 17 mirrors, a solid ​ (b)   throne, hundreds of ​ (c)   , and a ​ (d)   that ran through the grounds.

• Hall of Mirrors
• silver
• gold
• bronze
• statues of Greek gods with Louis's face
• Grand Canal
• Grand Bathroom
• exotic animals
• Central Park

Why did Louis XIV bring his noblemen to Versailles?

• To increase his power

• To keep his eye on them

• Both of these

• Neither of these

How did Louis XIV treat the noblemen who joined his court?

• He demanded that they comb his hair and fluff his wigs.

• He required them to sing, dance, or play musical instruments.

• He forced them to pay attention to court manners.

• He encouraged them to spend too much money.

Which catastrophe did Louis not face late in his life?

• His son died of smallpox.

• A grandson and the grandson's wife died.

• Another grandson was killed falling from a horse.

• Louis fell from a horse and broke his leg.

Answer explanation

Louis did not fall from a horse and break his leg, but he did get gangrene.

What problems did Louis XIV leave behind him?

• Wars cost too much money and French lives

• Extravagant lifestyle cost damanged French finances

• No heir to the throne

• High taxes