Absolute Monarchy

Question 1

When did absolutism start in France?

Answer 1

In the 16th and 17th century.

Question 2

Who is most associated with Absolutism in France?

Answer 2

Louis XIV.

Question 3

At what age did Louis have control over Saint-Germain-en-Laye?

Answer 3

At 4 years old.

Question 4

Why did Louis XIV only have over Saint-Germain-en-Laye?

Answer 4

Because if Louis ruled over the country there would have been civil war with the government and the estates in the event of the change of the king.

Question 5

When did Louis XIV rule over Saint-Germain-en-Laye?

Answer 5

From 1658 to 1715.

Question 6

What led to the end of absolutism in France?

Answer 6

Hunger and revolt as the French revolution sent a message to the ruling class (the first estate) about the needs of the underclass.

Question 7

What was the absolute monarch in France?

Answer 7

French Absolutism was a style of monarchy where the monarch had absolute power based on divine right. In other words, God gave the monarch the right to rule however and whenever from anywhere.