Louis XIV of France

Who was the king of France known for setting the standard for royal power in Europe during the 1600s?

• Louis XIII

• Louis XIV

• Henry IV

• Cardinal Richelieu

What was one of the actions taken by Louis XIV to increase the power of the French monarchy?

• Decreasing international trade

• Avoiding European wars

• Engaging in far-reaching colonial settlement

• Reducing the authority of the monarchy

Who issued the Edict of Nantes in 1598?

• Louis XIV

• Cardinal Richelieu

• Henry IV

• Louis XIII

What did the Edict of Nantes grant to Protestants in France?

• The right to vote

• The right to worship freely

• The right to own land

• The right to form a new government

Who became the real power during the reign of Louis XIII in France?

• Cardinal Mazarin

• Jean Baptiste Colbert

• Cardinal Richelieu

• Louis XIV

What was Louis XIV's symbol for his monarchy?

• The moon

• The sun

• The star

• The crown

What did Louis XIV declare about his rule in 1661?

• He would rule with a prime minister

• He would rule without a prime minister

• He would share power with the nobles

• He would abdicate the throne

Who served as the finance minister under Louis XIV?

• Cardinal Mazarin

• Jean Baptiste Colbert

• Cardinal Richelieu

• Louis XIII

What approach did the French government actively support under Louis XIV?

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Mercantilism

• Communism

What was one of the main goals of French explorers in North America during the 1660s?

• To establish trade routes with Africa

• To find a northwest passage to China

• To conquer the Spanish colonies

• To spread Christianity in Europe