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Worksheets12.1 Louis the 14th Sun King History
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 9mins
Huguenots
French Protestants of the 1500s and 1600s
French believers that God controls what happens on earth
branch of Christianity that traces its interpretation of the Christian religion to the teachings of Martin Luther
Henry IV
was a British explorer of central Africa, famous for the rescue of Dr. David Livingstone and discoveries in the region of the Congo River.
He lost much of that popularity with his constant involvement in wars. Henry’s desire for a male heir was the catalyst for his eventual break with the Roman Catholic Church
At the end of the Wars of Religion, he renounced Protestantism and converted to Roman Catholicism to help reunify France.
Edict of Nantes - law issued by French king Henry IV in 1598 giving more religious freedom to French Protestants
T OR F
T
OR
F
Cardinal Richelieu
reigned jointly with his half-brother Ivan V (1682–1696) and alone (1696–1725). He was proclaimed emperor in 1721.
considered one of the greatest politicians in history, he played an important role in France's history while serving as chief minister to Louis XIII
He raised money for expeditions and established a base for explorers in Sagres, later adding an arsenal, an observatory, and a school for studying geography
He was one of the most popular kings of France. He led the Seventh Crusade to the Holy Land and was canonized as a saint in recognition of his faith and services to the Church.
royal French residence and seat of government established by King Louis XIV?
Marseille
Versailles
Chambord
Lyon
official appointed by French king Louis XIV to govern the provinces, collect taxes, and recruit soldiers?
Attendant
Deturgent
Insurgent
Intendent
Courtier
morning ritual during which nobles would wait upon French king Louis XIV?
libel
levee
vevee
vibel
What decisions did Henry IV have to make to become King?
switched to Protestantism even though he was a Catholic
switched to Catholicism even though he was a Huguenot
switched to Catholicism even though he was a Lutherean
switched to Christianity even though he was a Calvinist
Did Henry IV protect the Huguenots or say nah?
Yes, he did! He issued the Edict of Nantes in 1598, which granted them religious protection
No, he didn't! He issued the Edict of Nantes in 1598, which revoked their religious protection
When did 3,000 Huguenots die?
St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre
St. Henry's Day Massacre
St. Patrick's Day Macy's Parade
Cardinal Richelieu is known for?
devoted 18 years to strengthening the central govt
determined to destroy the two groups that undermined royal authority (nobles and Huguenots)
handpicked his successor, Cardinal Mazarin
tied to the nobles to the king by military posts + fortified their castles + beat private armies
smashed walled cities of Huguenots + outlawed their armies + tolerated their religion
Louis XIV expanded his power by?
followed the lead of Cardinal R.
Expanded the bureucacy
spent many hours attending to Government affairs
appointed intendants who collected taxes + recruited soldiers + carried out policies
gave many jobs to the poor people of France
Louis XIV expanded his power by? Pt.2
gave many jobs to wealthy middle class men
built the French army into one of the strongest in Europe
Made himself sun king, "I am the state."
had rituals like levees to turn the high noblemen into courtiers at Versailles + didn't tax nobles
heavily taxed the nobility and gave jobs back to the poor
"one king, one law, one faith"
Louis the fourteenth
Louis the thirteenth
Henry the fifth
Desiree the first
An important symbol of the Sun King's wealth was?
Marseille
Versailles
Lille
Paris
The Dutch and the English wanted to maintain a balance of power to? - maintain a distribution of military and economic power to prevent any one country from heavily dominating europe
TRUE
OR
VERY
FALSE
