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