Chapter Chronology

Quiz for Viewpoints 17.1: Jahangir and Louis XIV on Priorities for Monarchs

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1. Which of these is suggested by Jahangir’s plans for the road between Lahore and Agra?

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Correct: The answer is a. Jahangir’s plans to plant trees, add resting places, and build reservoirs suggest that the road was a busy one and that such amenities would be good for commerce.
Incorrect: The answer is a. Jahangir’s plans to plant trees, add resting places, and build reservoirs suggest that the road was a busy one and that such amenities would be good for commerce.
1. Which of these is suggested by Jahangir’s plans for the road between Lahore and Agra?

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2. Jahangir seemed anxious to do which of the following?

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Correct: The answer is c. Jahangir went into some detail about the quality and abundance of facilities designed to meet travelers’ needs.
Incorrect: The answer is c. Jahangir went into some detail about the quality and abundance of facilities designed to meet travelers’ needs.
2. Jahangir seemed anxious to do which of the following?

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3. In Jahangir’s view, who, in the final analysis, is responsible for the actions of government in a given kingdom?

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Correct: The answer is c. Jahangir believed that the king bore ultimate responsibility for all things done in his name.
Incorrect: The answer is c. Jahangir believed that the king bore ultimate responsibility for all things done in his name.
3. In Jahangir’s view, who, in the final analysis, is responsible for the actions of government in a given kingdom?

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4. In Louis XIV’s view, who should kings consult for advice about matters of state?

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Correct: The answer is d. Louis believed it was important to make decisions in consultation with the “most enlightened, reasonable and wise” among his subjects.
Incorrect: The answer is d. Louis believed it was important to make decisions in consultation with the “most enlightened, reasonable and wise” among his subjects.
4. In Louis XIV’s view, who should kings consult for advice about matters of state?

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5. In Louis XIV’s view, who should make the final decision about matters of state?

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Correct: The answer is a. While Louis valued good advice, he believed it was up to the king to “choose what must be actually done.”
Incorrect: The answer is a. While Louis valued good advice, he believed it was up to the king to “choose what must be actually done.”
5. In Louis XIV’s view, who should make the final decision about matters of state?