WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Louis XIV built this massive, ornate palace ____ largely funded by the taxpayers of his country.
A
Windsor Castle
B
Versailles
C
St. Petersburg
D
Fontainebleau
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -King Louis XIV had a magnificent palace built at Versailles, where he lived with his noble courtiers (colour litho) by Beuzon, Joseph (1864-1940)

Detailed explanation-2: -What is Louis XIV known for? Louis XIV, king of France (1643–1715), ruled his country, principally from his great palace at Versailles, during one of the country’s most brilliant periods. Today he remains the symbol of absolute monarchy of the classical age.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 1682, Louis XIV and his Court moved to the Palace of Versailles, a symbol of his power.

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