- 1. When did Louis XIV move his court to the new chateau at Versailles?
A) 1682
B) 1750
C) 1600
D) 1701
- 2. Which famous architect was involved in designing and expanding the chateau at Versailles?
A) Antonio Palladio
B) Jules Hardouin-Mansart
C) Leonardo da Vinci
D) Frank Gehry
- 3. What was the name of the grand ceremonial hall at Versailles where important events and ceremonies took place?
A) Royal Assembly
B) Grand Ballroom
C) Hall of Mirrors
D) Hall of Paintings
- 4. Which French king is known for his association with the Palace of Versailles?
A) Napoleon Bonaparte
B) Louis XIV
C) Louis XV
D) Louis XVI
- 5. Which artist was responsible for creating many of the paintings decorating the walls of Versailles?
A) Charles Le Brun
B) Leonardo da Vinci
C) Vincent van Gogh
D) Pablo Picasso
- 6. Who was the landscape architect responsible for designing the gardens of Versailles?
A) Capability Brown
B) André Le Nôtre
C) Gertrude Jekyll
D) Frederick Law Olmsted
- 7. In what year did Louis XIV pass away, leaving a lasting legacy at Versailles?
A) 1700
B) 1650
C) 1760
D) 1715
- 8. What term is often used to describe Louis XIV's style of governing from Versailles?
A) Republicanism
B) Absolutism
C) Federalism
D) Anarchism
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