French History Flashcards
Discuss the poison scandal.
Louis XIV was poisoned by his mistress who hired a witch, witch was burned at stake after kings death.
Who issued the Edict of Nantes? What was it
Henry IV gave religious freedom to the protestants.
Who was Diane de Poitiers?
Henry II mistress, drank gold, was given castle against wife wishes
Napoleons major contributions occurred in what 2 areas of endeavor?
Administration and military
With what king was Joan of Arc associated?
Charles VII
Who was Ravaillac?
Assassinated Henry IV
What ruler wanted a palace school and encouraged free church schools?
Charlemagne
Why was Napoleons coronation as Emperor memorable? Explain the significance.
Crowned himself emperor and showed that he was above the church.
Which French King brought the Renaissance to France?
Francis I
Identify La Chanson de Roland.
A fable about Charlemagnes nephew who died
Louis XIV was also known as..
The Sun King
How did Joan of Arc die? Where did she die?
Burned at the stake at Rouen
Who created the idea of French high schools?
Napoleon
La Fontaine wrote in which century?
17th
Napoleon was exiled to what 2 places?
St. Helena and Elba
Who was Henry of Navarre
Henry IV
Louis XIV is associated with what century?
17th
In which genre did La fontaine write?
fables
Explain the Napoleonic code (le code civil)
This gave equal punishments for similar crimes across France.
Which French king was known for wanting his people to have a “chicken in every pot?”
Henry IV
Which French king linked the kingdom of the Franc’s with the affairs of the church?
Charlemagne
Who said, “I am the state.”
Louis XIV
What happened in 1066?
Battle of Hastings
Who said “Paris is indeed worth a Mass” ? Explain the significance.
Henry IV
Converted from protestant to catholic
