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What nickname did Louis XIV give himself, and why?
What nickname did Louis XIV give himself, and why?
- The Moon King, as a symbol of wisdom and mystery
- The Star King, as a symbol of his divine connection
- The Sun King, as he believed he was like the sun to France (correct)
- The Sky King, as he believed he was above all others
Why did Louis XIV believe he was chosen by God to rule?
Why did Louis XIV believe he was chosen by God to rule?
- Because his ancestors were all rulers
- Because he was the oldest monarch in Europe at the time
- Because he claimed to receive a divine revelation (correct)
- Because he had the strongest military in Europe
How did Louis XIV symbolize his belief that everything revolved around him?
How did Louis XIV symbolize his belief that everything revolved around him?
- By making the stars his royal symbol
- By making the moon his royal symbol
- By making the sun his royal symbol (correct)
- By making the sky his royal symbol
During his reign, which countries did Louis XIV go to war with?
During his reign, which countries did Louis XIV go to war with?
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