The Palace of Versailles and Louis XIV

The video explores the reign of Louis XIV, focusing on his transformation of Versailles into a symbol of absolute power and culture. Ascending to the throne at a young age, Louis faced early political challenges but later consolidated power, believing in the divine right of kings. He transformed Versailles into a cultural hub, using rituals to control the nobility. His economic policies made France the richest nation in Europe, though his military campaigns led to financial strain. Louis XIV's legacy includes stability, cultural flourishing, and France's rise as a world power.

Who was appointed as the regent for Louis XIV when he ascended to the throne?

• Bishop Jacques Bossuet

• Cardinal Mazarin

• His mother

• His father

What was the series of civil wars in France between 1648 and 1653 called?

• The Hundred Years' War

• The Fronde

• The War of the Roses

• The Napoleonic Wars

What concept did Louis XIV believe justified his absolute rule?

• The Mandate of Heaven

• The Social Contract

• The Rule of Law

• The Divine Right of Kings

What phrase did Louis XIV use to express his absolute power?

• L'état, c'est moi

• C'est la vie

• Carpe diem

• Veni, vidi, vici

What was Versailles originally before it became a grand palace?

• A fortress

• A marketplace

• A hunting lodge

• A monastery

Why did Louis XIV move the court and government to Versailles?

• To be closer to the sea

• To centralize power and control the nobility

• To escape the plague

• To avoid foreign invasions

How did Louis XIV keep the nobles from gaining regional power?

• By imprisoning them

• By requiring them to spend time at Versailles

• By confiscating their lands

• By sending them to war

What title did Louis XIV give himself to symbolize his central role in the state?

• The Earth King

• The Moon King

• The Star King

• The Sun King

What economic policy did Louis XIV implement to make France the richest nation in Europe?

• High tariffs on imports

• Abolition of taxes

• Subsidies for agriculture

• Free trade agreements

What was the financial state of France at the end of Louis XIV's reign?

• Experiencing hyperinflation

• On the brink of financial ruin

• In a trade surplus

• Prosperous and debt-free