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When did absolutism rise in France?
When did absolutism rise in France?
What was the probable cause of King Louis XIV's death?
What was the probable cause of King Louis XIV's death?
What is an allegory?
What is an allegory?
How many mirrors are in the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles?
How many mirrors are in the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles?
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What was the last room built during the reign of Louis XIV at the Palace of Versailles?
What was the last room built during the reign of Louis XIV at the Palace of Versailles?
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What is true about the relationship between Frederick II of Prussia and his father?
What is true about the relationship between Frederick II of Prussia and his father?
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Where were Frederick the Second and his father, Frederick the First, born?
Where were Frederick the Second and his father, Frederick the First, born?
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What was the primary purpose of Columbus' first voyage?
What was the primary purpose of Columbus' first voyage?
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What was the name of Columbus' flagship on his first voyage?
What was the name of Columbus' flagship on his first voyage?
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What was the consequence of Galileo's observations and findings?
What was the consequence of Galileo's observations and findings?
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What is Nicolaus Copernicus most known for?
What is Nicolaus Copernicus most known for?
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What was the initial reaction to Copernicus' Heliocentric Model in the 1500s?
What was the initial reaction to Copernicus' Heliocentric Model in the 1500s?
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Study Notes
Absolutism in France
- Absolutism rose during the reign of King Henry IV in 1598
- It reached its height during the reign of Louis XIV (r. 1643-1715)
- It ended with the French Revolution in 1789
King Louis XIV of France
- He died in 1715, probably due to "senile gangrene"
Christenings
- Baptism is a Christian ceremony where a baby is made a member of the Christian Church and is officially given their Christian name
Allegory
- A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to represent a meaning with moral or political significance
Palace of Versailles
- The most famous garden is called the Garden of Versailles
- The Hall of Mirrors has a total of 357 mirrors
- The Room of Hercules was the last room built during the reign of Louis XIV
- The Royal Chapel symbolizes the close connection between the monarchy and divine authority
Frederick William the First of Prussia
- He was born in 1688
- His son, Frederick II of Prussia, had a poor relationship with him, and was even imprisoned for attempting to flee Prussia
Frederick II of Prussia
- He was born in Berlin, Germany
Christopher Columbus
- He made his first voyage to the Americas in 1492
- His first voyage was to find a new trade route to Asia
- His flagship on the first voyage was the Santa Maria
- He first landed on an island in the Bahamas, which he named San Salvador
- He never reached the mainland of North America
Impact of Columbus' Voyages
- Spread of disease
- Beginning of the slave trade
- Opening up new trade routes and leading to the colonization of the Americas by Europeans
Galileo
- He was placed under house arrest in 1633 for his observations and findings, which contradicted the Christian church's beliefs
- He was under house arrest for the rest of his life
Nicolaus Copernicus
- He was an astronomer who came up with the heliocentric model idea
- He lived from 1473 to 1543
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This quiz covers important events and figures in French history, including the rise and fall of absolutism, as well as Christian ceremonies and literary devices. Test your knowledge of French monarchs and Christian traditions.
