3.1 European rulers (France)

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France and Louis

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King Louis 14

-Longest reigning king

-XIV

-1638/1715

-Got raised alone

For how long did Louis reign?

1. 31 years
2. 66 years
3. 72 years
4. 86 years

Mazarin

-Royal babysitter

-Prime minister

-1661

What does the red outfit of Mazarin mean?

1. He's a very fashionable men
2. He is a cardinal
3. It was Louis his favourite colour
4. Red paint was cheaper to use

Centralisation

-1458

-Louis started to do everything himself

-Paris

-Absolutism

-Droit divine

Why would people pay their taxes?

1. They liked doing so
2. It helped the country
3. They could easily miss a few golden coins
4. Louis had a strong army

What is the difference between centralisation and absolutism?

Downfall of the sunking

Versailles