Absolute Monarchy: Crash Course European History

The video explores European history in the 17th century, focusing on the rise of absolutism and the reign of Louis XIV, the 'Sun King.' It discusses the challenges faced by the monarchy, including rebellions and opposition movements like the Fronde. The grandeur of Versailles and the concept of divine right are highlighted, along with the economic policies of mercantilism under Colbert. The video concludes with the decline of absolutism and the questioning of its principles.

What major event marked the end of the Thirty Years' War?

• The Peace of Augsburg

• The Edict of Nantes

• The Treaty of Westphalia

• The Treaty of Versailles

Who was the regent for Louis XIV during his early years?

• Catherine de' Medici

• Marie Antoinette

• Anne of Austria

• Cardinal Richelieu

What was the primary cause of the Fronde uprisings?

• Religious persecution

• Foreign invasions

• Economic prosperity

• High taxation without consent

What was the purpose of Louis XIV's construction of Versailles?

• To serve as a military fortress

• To establish a new capital

• To escape the chaos of Paris

• To create a center for scientific research

What was the belief behind the divine right of kings?

• Kings were appointed by the church

• Kings were elected by the nobility

• Kings were chosen by the people

• Kings were divinely appointed by God

What was the impact of revoking the Edict of Nantes?

• End of religious conflicts

• Mass emigration of Protestants

• Increased religious tolerance

• Strengthened Protestant influence

What economic policy did Jean-Baptiste Colbert support?

• Socialism

• Mercantilism

• Capitalism

• Laissez-faire

Which war resulted in France gaining territory in the north?

• The Dutch War

• The War of Devolution

• The War of the Spanish Succession

• The War of the League of Augsburg

What was a consequence of Louis XIV's wars?

• Expansion of French territory

• Exhaustion of resources

• Strengthening of alliances

• Economic prosperity

How did the concept of absolutism affect the French public?

• It empowered them

• It disempowered them

• It had no effect

• It led to increased freedoms