A. the age of Enlightenment
	B. France, during the eighteenth century, was a country divided by many conflicts.
	C. Louis XV ruled France as an absolute monarch.
	D. France was in a state of financial crises during the eighteenth century.

	A. new ideas struggled with old ways and traditions.
	B. King Louis XV was an incompetent ruler.
	C. peasants still farmed with old-fashioned equipment.
	D. the country was deprived economically.

	A. give the history of King Louis XV.
	B. describe the complexities of France during the age of Enlightenment.
	C. explain the positive and negative aspects the French Revolution.
	D. analyze the causes of the financial problems in France.

	A. equalities.
	B. distinction.
	C. discrepancies.
	D. harshness.

	A. foot
	B. lowest point
	C. base
	D. opposite

	A. cause and effect.
	B. sequence.
	C. contrast.
	D. problem and solution.

	A. humorous.
	B. factual.
	C. contemptuous.
	D. opinionated.

	A. The Role of Louis XV during the Age of Enlightenment Absolute monarch Lacked bureaucracy to administer and tax nation Was defeated in the Seven Years' War on the Continent and the colonies Lost territory to Great Britain Lost footing in international affairs in the competition with Great Britain Saw taxation as the only answer to financial problems
	B. Problems during the Age of Enlightenment State sought new loans to meet its needs. France was already seriously in debt. Government borrowed money at high rates. Had to pay huge sums in interest and fees on borrowed money. More and more loans were required, threatening to topple the state. Loans were made against the guarantee of victory. Was left barren of funds by the Seven Years' War.
	C. France during the Age of Enlightenment Dominated by tradition but invigorated by new ideas. Old ways prevailed as new political ideas emerged. A time of conflicts: prosperous land combined with extreme poverty; high culture and art combined with ignorance and illiteracy; centralized bureaucracy combined with local pettiness and obsolete practices. Time of the French Revolution, which was a product of tradition. Louis XV reigned as an absolute monarch. Lacked a sufficiently developed monarchy. State was encumbered by financial debt and huge loans. Seven Years' War depleted the coffers and ended in defeat. Loss of territories and status in international affairs.
	D. The Role of Tradition during the Age of Enlightenment traditional institutions of monarchy traditional institution of the Church traditional institution of the aristocracy traditional methods of farming superstition

	A. France probably regained the territories that were lost during the Seven Years' War.
	B. The French navy probably regained its superior status over the British.
	C. Heavy taxation to pay for the debts brought about by the Seven Years' War was probably an important factor leading to the French Revolution.
	D. France soon became a leader once again in international affairs after the Seven Years' War.