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