Absolute Monarchs Unit Exam

Explain the significance of Louis XIV's decision to fund the opera. How did it reflect his vision of power and authority?

What was the significance of the Edict of Nantes?

Which century did the League of Augsburg exist in?

• 15th century

• 16th century

• 17th century

• 18th century

Which war did France engage in during Louis XIII's reign?

• The American Revolution

• The War of the Roses

• The Thirty Years' War

• The War of the Roses

Louis XIV's patronage of the arts contributed to a golden age in which country?

• Italy

• Germany

• France

• England

When did Louis XIV assume personal control over the government and become an absolute monarch?

• 1610

• 1643

• 1661

• 1685

What impact did Louis XIII's reign have on France?

• Deep divisions within the kingdom

• The establishment of democracy

• The abolishment of the monarchy

• Promotion of religious tolerance

Which of the following is considered one of Louis XIV's most enduring legacies?

• The Palace of Versailles

• The Louvre Museum

• The Eiffel Tower

• The Notre Dame Cathedral

What was the primary objective of the League of Augsburg?

• To promote cultural exchanges among European nations.

• To establish a European Empire.

• To safeguard the balance of power in Europe.

• To unify European currencies.

Critics argue that Louis XIII's policies disregarded the rights of which group?

• The clergy

• The monarchy

• The nobility

• The peasantry