Versailles Webquest - SharpSchool
The Palace at Versailles (10 extra credit point opportunity)
Open up your internet browser and type in:
On the left hand side of your page, under the word “Explore” click on “The Palace.”
1. Which French king originally built the palace? ___________________________________
2. Which French king expanded the palace? What year was it expanded?
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3. What parts of the palace were built by Louis XV? ___________________________________
In the upper right corner, click on “Discover the Palace.”
Click on the picture in the upper left of the Hall of Mirrors.
4. Why might someone build something so grand?
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Close the picture of the Hall of Mirrors.
5. According to the website, what was the hall used for?
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Under “Explore the Estate: The Palace” click on “The King’s Grand Apartment.”
6. What was the Abundance Salon used for?
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At the bottom of the page, click to go to page 2 of “The King’s Grand Apartment.”
7. Which of all the salons was the most luxurious? _____________________________________________
8. If Louis XIV was “The Sun King,” why do you think most the salons in the King’s Apartment are named after planets?
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Under “Explore the Estate: The Palace” click on “The Queen’s Grand Apartment.”
To the Left, click on the picture of “The Queen’s Chamber.”
9. Why do you think there was a railing and chairs surrounding the bed? Who might be using the chairs?
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Close the picture of the Queen’s Chamber.
10. What was the Grand Couvert used for?
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Under “Explore the Estate: The Palace” click on “The Royal Chapel”
11. How often did the King attend church? _____________________________________________________
12. In French monarchy, what was the relationship between God and the monarch?
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At the top of the page, click on “History.” Then, in the upper right, click on “A Day in the Life of Louis XIV.”
13. What types of people do you think would have wanted to attend the King’s awakening?
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14. Describe the First Levee.
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15. What was the king’s favorite sport?
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At the top of the page, under “Versailles Through The Centuries” click on “Royal Tables.”
16. What were the different food “services” that were prepared for each dinner?
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17. How long did dinner take? ________________________________________________
At the top of the page, under “Versailles Through The Centuries” click the left arrow until you see the icon for “Chocolate at Versailles.” Click on it.
18. Who brought the first chocolate to Versailles? _____________________________________________
19. When Marie Antoinette arrived at Versailles, who did she bring with her?
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At the top of the page, under “History” click on “Court People.” Then, click on the icon for “Louis XIV.”
20. How many children did Louis XIV have? __________________________________________________
Remember, each response is worth .5 extra credit points. You can earn up to 10 extra credit points by correctly completing this worksheet and handing it in on Thursday, January 27th. I will count it for the 2nd marking period.
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