France under Louis XIV Vocabulary Practice

Who were the Huguenots?

• French Protestants during the 1500s and 1600s.

• French Catholics during the 1500s and 1600s.

• Spanish Protestants during the 1500s and 1600s.

• Spanish Catholics during the 1500s and 1600s.

Who inherited the French throne in 1589?

• Louis XIV

• Henry IV

• Cardinal Richelieu

• Jean-Baptiste Colbert

What is the Edict of Nantes?

• A proclamation issued by Louis XIV granting the Huguenots religious toleration and other freedoms.

• A proclamation issued by Henry IV granting the Huguenots religious toleration and other freedoms.

• A proclamation issued by Cardinal Richelieu granting the Huguenots religious toleration and other freedoms.

• A proclamation issued by Jean-Baptiste Colbert granting the Huguenots religious toleration and other freedoms.

Who was the chief minister of France appointed by Louis XIII in 1624?

• Henry IV

• Louis XIV

• Cardinal Richelieu

• Jean-Baptiste Colbert

Which king inherited the French throne in 1643 and ruled with absolute power?

• Henry IV

• Louis XIII

• Cardinal Richelieu

• Louis XIV

What is the role of an intendant in France during that time?

• A royal official who collected taxes, recruited soldiers, and carried out the king's policies in the provinces.

• A royal official who advised the king on financial matters.

• A royal official who represented France in diplomatic negotiations.

• A royal official who oversaw the construction of buildings.

Who was Louis XIV's finance minister?

• Henry IV

• Louis XIII

• Cardinal Richelieu

• Jean-Baptiste Colbert

What is Versailles?

• A royal French residence and seat of government established by King Louis XIV.

• A stronghold built by Cardinal Richelieu to defend France.

• A treaty signed between France and another European nation.

• A famous battle site in French history.

What is a levée in the context of King Louis XIV?

• A ritual ceremony performed each morning when King Louis XIV rose from bed.

• A formal gathering of nobles and high-ranking officials at the French court.

• A military campaign led by King Louis XIV.

• A celebration held in honor of King Louis XIV's coronation.

What does the balance of power refer to?

• a. A distribution of military and economic power among nations to prevent any one country from becoming too strong.

• b. The control of all power in the hands of the French monarchy.

• c. The division of power between the French monarchy and the Catholic Church.

• d. The redistribution of wealth within France to reduce social inequalities.