The Age of Absolutism learn时代的专制主义学习.eastonsd.pptVIP

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * How King Louis XIV rose out of bed, and how he went into it * * * * * * * Who was Armand Richelieu? Who was the Sun King? What was Louis XIV’s saying? What did he mean by it? Who was Colbert? What did he encourage? Ceremonies emphasized his own importance Levee - Rising of the King Nobles competed for the honor of holding the royal wash basin or handing the king his shoes Louis supported the arts Musical entertainments, plays, etc. French styles became the model for all of Europe Ballet gained popularity (new) 72 years French culture replaces customs from Renaissance Italy Louis poured money into wars to expand French boundaries Successful at first Balance of power (a distribution of military and economic power that would prevent any one nation from dominating Europe) prevents further success 1685 - Revokes the Edict of Nantes More than 100,000 Huguenots flee Loss of Huguenots was a blow to the economy Outlives sons and grandson 5 year old great grandson, Louis XV, inherits the throne France had become economically drained England Which two religious groups were fighting in France? What was Henry IV’s goal? Which cardinal wanted to destroy the Huguenot presence in France? Who are the royal officials that collected taxes? Who was the finance minister? What is the name of Louis XIV’s palace? What is the “rising of the king”? What new form of dance was created? * * Reformation began in 1517, spread to France by 1572. August 23, 1572 (2 days before Feast of Bartholomew the Apostle) Education and Industry flourished instigated by Catherine de Medici, the mother of King Charles IX (10 years of age when crowned king.) Sister of king was marrying wealthy Huguenot - Protestant Henry III of Navarre (the future Henry IV of France). 2 days after wedding, assassination attempt on military Huguenot leader, Catherine ordered assassination of newly crowned king, and other members Lasting several weeks, the massacre extended to other urban