Quiz for:
Louis XIV: Ballet and Royal Legacy

Question 1

What marked the shift in ballet's gender roles during Louis XIV's era?

Question 2

Which accomplishment of Louis XIV indicates a lasting impact on cultural arts?

Question 3

What was the importance of dance for nobility in Louis XIV's France?

Question 4

How did Ballet de la Nuit reinforce monarchy in France?

Question 5

Which ballet codification is attributed to Pierre Beauchamp?

Question 6

What does 'The King Dances' aim to explore in relation to Louis XIV?

Question 7

During the Fronde rebellion, how was ballet used by Louis XIV?

Question 8

What was the purpose of Louis XIV's performance in the Ballet de la Nuit?

Question 9

What characterized the music in Ballet de la Nuit?

Question 10

Louis XIV's dance training focused on which key elements?

Question 11

Who advocated for using ballet as a symbol of France's glory during Louis XIV's reign?

Question 12

What was the original Italian term from which 'ballet' originated?

Question 13

Which institution was founded by Louis XIV to promote dance and noble etiquette?

Question 14

What symbolic role did Louis XIV play in the Ballet de la Nuit?

Question 15

Who assisted Louis XIV with his daily ballet practice?