Reign of Louis XIV

The video explores the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King of France, who ruled for over 70 years. It covers his early life, the Fronde rebellions, and his efforts to centralize power and reform the French government. Louis XIV's reign saw significant cultural growth, exemplified by the construction of the Palace of Versailles and his patronage of the arts. Despite his vanity, Louis XIV's rule left France as a powerful and advanced nation in Europe.

Who was often referred to as the 'Sun King'?

• Franklin Roosevelt

• Louis XIV

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

Who was Louis XIV's regent during his early years?

• Jean-Baptiste Colbert

• Anne of Austria

• Henry of Turin

• Cardinal Richelieu

What was the Fronde primarily a reaction to?

• The death of Louis XIII

• The construction of Versailles

• The rise of the Spanish Netherlands

• The centralization of political authority

Who was appointed as the Minister of Finances by Louis XIV?

• Prince of Condé

• Henry of Turin

• Cardinal Mazarin

• Jean-Baptiste Colbert

What was one of the key features of Louis XIV's military reforms?

• Decentralization of command

• Reduction of military size

• Merit-based military appointments

• Increased power of local nobility

What was the purpose of the Grand Ordinances?

• To unify French legal codes

• To expand the French military

• To build the Palace of Versailles

• To increase taxes on salt

Where did Louis XIV relocate the French court in 1682?

• Versailles

• Lyon

• Marseille

• Paris

What was a requirement for gaining influence at Louis XIV's court?

• Military service

• Legal expertise

• Displays of wealth and flattery

• Religious devotion

Which famous French writer was employed by Louis XIV?

• Diderot

• Rousseau

• Moliere

• Voltaire

Upon Louis XIV's death, how was France regarded in Europe?

• As a declining power

• As a cultural backwater

• As the most powerful and advanced nation

• As a minor kingdom