Monday, January 27, 2020

Louis the XIV The Sun King of France, Chapter 13, History of the World, Lesson Plan

King Louis the XIV  - was called the Sun King.  Do you know why?  I'll tell you at the end of this page!




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Questions
What was the crown prince of France called? 
What accident almost killed the prince?
How old was Louis when he became King of France?
Who were his regents?  Why? 
What was the difference between Charles  II of England and Louis XIV philosophy of government?
How did Louis rule when the regent died?
Why did he build Versailles?  
What was there before?  What did it look like afterwards?
If you were a noble, what did you want to get from King Louis?
How did this keep the person from thinking of revolt against the King?
What did the King want the nobles to do? 
How did France grow during this time?
Which important relatives died, and why? 
Who was left to be the next king? 
What happened to King Louis himself? 
How did the common people think about the King? 


Homework: You are a French noble, write a letter home about the first time that you saw Versailles. How many room are there? Which one is the most impressive to you? What do you have to do to keep up with the King? 


Why was King Louis VI called the Sun King? He liked to dance, and he starred in a ballet, as the Sun King. 
For more information: Go here:https://www.biography.com/news/louis-xiv-biography-facts

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