Absolute Monarchy/Louis XIV Quiz

France is located in what region of the world?

• Eastern Europe

• Western Europe

• The Middle East

• Southeast Asia

Match the following

• King's power is limited by a monarchy.

• Versailles

• King has complete power.

• Divine Right of Kings

• How rulers explain their power.

• King Louis XIV

• Fancy Palace outside of Paris.

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Leader of France

• Absolute Monarchy

Which word BEST describes King Louis' character?

• Hard-working.

• Lazy.

• Neurotic.

• Kind.

What ideology did King Louis XIV use to justify his rule?

• Divine Right of Kings

• Social Contract Theory

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Enlightened Absolutism

What was the significance of the Palace of Versailles during King Louis XIV's reign?

• It symbolized the absolute power and grandeur of the monarchy.

• It was a military fortress to protect France from invasions.

• It served as a summer retreat for the royal family.

• It was a center for scientific research and innovation.

What was one of the negative impacts of King Louis XIV's military campaigns?

• They drained the nation's finances.

• They led to the loss of French territories.

• They caused a decline in French cultural influence.

• They resulted in the overthrow of the monarchy.

What is the main reason the king gives for his right to rule?

• Divine will and historical precedent

• Personal ambition and power

• Military strength and conquest

• Popular vote and democracy

According to the passage, what would happen if the order of the king's rule is challenged?

• Chaos and discord would follow

• The kingdom would become more prosperous

• The king would willingly step down

• A new democratic system would be established

What does the king promise to uphold during his reign?

• Justice and benevolence

• Personal wealth and power

• Military expansion

• Isolation from other nations

Come up with three questions about this unit so far.