Vocabulary
Money people must pay to the governmentis called...
Taxes
Louis XIV (the 14th) was an absolute ruler. What country did he rule?
France
If you were a peasant, were you rich or poor?
POOR!
The poor (peasants)
The poor people paid all of the taxes.
TRUE - rich people did not pay taxes.
In an absolute monarchy, who had all of the power?
The king or queen
How old was Louis XIV when he became king?
4 years old!
Peasants had (say / no say) in their government.
NO SAY - Peasants had no say or vote in their government.
How did the king pay for the Palace of Versailles?
Tax money from the poor
The king did nothing to help improve the life of poeasants.
TRUE - he did not help them at all.
The belief that a king or queen's power comes from God...
Divine Right
What was the name of the mansion that Louis XIV built?
Palace of Versailles
What happened to people who spoke out against the king?
Jail or execution (killed)
How did King Louis XIV and the nobles live differently from the peasants?
They were rich - fancy food and parties. They DID NOT pay taxes.
Eventually, peasants will start to fight back against the unfair treatment of the king.
TRUE! Our next unit will be about taking down the king.
Who did Europeans think gave the king their power and right to rule?
God
Based on the assignment “Day in the life of a king” - Summarize how the King was treated:
Everything was done for him. He did whatever he wanted.
How did the poor people of France feel when Louis XIV died?
Rejoice! Happy! Relieved!
King Louis XIV began to exclude nobles from his decisions. What does this mean?
He DID NOT INCLUDE them. He did not care what they thought.
The king and his nobles paid taxes.
FALSE - they did NOT pay taxes
What is Absolutism?
A government where the monarch (king or queen) has ALL of the power.
Why was Louis XIV (the 14th) given the nickname “The Sun King”?
He wanted to be the center of attention.
Similar to the sun being in the center of the solar system.
Identify TWO struggles that French peasants faced in the 1600s.
Poor, no food, HIGH taxes
Do you think that life during the age of absolutism was FAIR or UNFAIR? Provide 2 reasons for your opinion.
Answer. Two accurate reasons.
During absolutism, the people VOTED for the king that they wanted.
FALSE - no choices. Divine right chose the king.