Palace of Versailles (Versailles, France — 1661–1715) — Questions and answers
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What was Louis XIV called?
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- The Sun King ✓
- The Moon Prince
- The Star Emperor
- The Cloud King
Answer: The Sun King
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Who was the architect transforming Louis XIII's hunting lodge into a palace?
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- André Le Nôtre
- Louis Le Vau ✓
- King Louis XIV
- Jean-Baptiste Colbert
Answer: Louis Le Vau
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What was Jean-Baptiste Colbert's job for the king?
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- Chief Gardener
- First Painter
- Minister of Finance ✓
- Head Architect
Answer: Minister of Finance
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What was Jean-Baptiste Tuby's job?
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- He was a gardener.
- He was a painter.
- He was a sculptor. ✓
- He was an engineer.
Answer: He was a sculptor.
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Who was the First Painter to the King, in charge of decorating the Hall of Mirrors?
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- Jean-Baptiste Tuby
- Charles Le Brun ✓
- Louis Le Vau
- André Le Nôtre
Answer: Charles Le Brun
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What big problem did Arnold de Ville need to solve for the fountains?
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- Finding enough paint for the statues.
- Supplying enough water. ✓
- Building more rooms for the palace.
- Designing new gardens.
Answer: Supplying enough water.
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How did Louis XIV see Versailles when it was almost finished?
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- Just a small house for his family.
- A place to hide from his enemies.
- A statement of French power and artistic achievement. ✓
- A place to grow all his vegetables.
Answer: A statement of French power and artistic achievement.
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What happened to Versailles during the French Revolution?
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- It was turned into a school.
- It was given away as a gift.
- It was stormed by revolutionaries. ✓
- It was made into a park.
Answer: It was stormed by revolutionaries.
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What is the Palace of Versailles today?
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- A secret hideout.
- A UNESCO World Heritage site. ✓
- An empty field.
- A small private home.
Answer: A UNESCO World Heritage site.
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