France in the Age of Absolutism

The Edict of Nantes was issued to protect the _______.

• Catholics

• Protestants

• Huguenots

• Nobles

What did the Treaty of Westphalia give independence to?

• Netherlands and Switzerland

• France and Spain

• Italy and Portugal

• England and Scotland

What was one of the actions taken by Colbert to improve transportation?

• Lowered tariffs on foreign imports

• Built new roads and canals

• Reduced the number of ships

• Closed major ports

What was the main aim of Colbert's tax reforms?

• To increase taxes on the poor

• To make the system more fair

• To eliminate taxes entirely

• To favor the nobility

Fill in the blank: Louis XIV's policies led to France becoming a leading economic power in _______.

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

• America

What was one of the effects of Louis XIV's focus on religious unity?

• Strengthened the central government

• Increased religious tolerance

• Weakened the central government

• Improved relations with Catholics

What was the main reason other European nations allied against France during Louis XIV's reign?

• To support France

• To achieve a balance of power

• To expand their own territories

• To trade with France

Fill in the blank: The wars took a toll on France's resources, and after Louis's third war ended in 1679, France was under great ________.

• A) Prosperity

• B) Financial strain

• C) Military pressure

• D) Political turmoil

Fill in the blank: The Atlantic Ocean, the Pyrenees Mountains, the Alps, and the Mediterranean Sea surrounded much of ________.

• Germany

• Italy

• France

• Spain

Fill in the blank: Louis XIV's wars were fought to extend France's ________.

• Economy

• Territory

• Culture

• Influence