How Did Louis XIV Use His Palace at Versailles

question 55

Multiple Choice

How did Louis XIV use his palace at Versailles?

• A)To dominate the nobility and display his grandeur
• B)To putter around in the garden and enjoy nature
• C)To earn money by centralizing the marketplace
• D)To get away from politics and spend time with his family
• E)To provide a spiritual sanctuary from a troubled world

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