Quiz on King Louis XIV and Baroque Dance

When was King Louis XIV born?

• September 5, 1638

• October 5, 1638

• September 5, 1640

• October 5, 1640

What activities was dance paired with for the noble in France?

• Fencing and horseback riding

• Archery and swimming

• Fencing and archery

• Swimming and horseback riding

Who was King Louis XIV's ballet master?

• Pierre Beauchamp

• Cardinal Mazarin

• Jean-Baptiste Lully

• Molière

What was the name of the ballet performed to celebrate the end of the civil war in France?

• Ballet de Nuit

• Ballet de Jour

• Ballet de Soleil

• Ballet de Lune

At what age did King Louis XIV begin ruling?

• 22

• 14

• 16

• 18

What is Baroque Dance?

• A stylized version of natural movements like walking, running, and jumping

• A form of dance that originated in Italy in the 18th century

• A type of dance that involves complex footwork and acrobatics

• A modern dance style that emerged in the 20th century

Who asked his ballet master to codify the technique of the five positions of the feet?

• King Louis XIV

• Jean-Baptiste Lully

• Mary Teresa Cellini

• Francois Rebel

Which position became the form of the most royal people after the photo of King Louis? (Representing nobility)

• 1st position

• 2nd position

• 3rd position

• 4th position

Who was the first professional dancer to appear in England and inspired women to become dancers?

• Mademoiselle de la Fontaine

• Mary Teresa Cellini

• Francois Rebel

• Jean-Baptiste Lully

Who was the first soloist of the Paris Opera and composed her own pieces?

• Mary Teresa Cellini

• Francois Rebel

• Mademoiselle de la Fontaine

• King Louis