Matching Pairs Early Modern FranceOnline version To test knowledge of events, figures, and trends in France from the late 15th century to the late 18th century by Elise Masciantonio 1 Lengthy series of conflicts between England and France that, coupled with the effects of the Black Death, decimated the French population 2 Provided theoretical basis for absolutist states in his writings, along with a theological basis for demonic witchcraft 3 Occitan 4 Moved the royal residence from Paris to Versailles 5 Apart from domestic work, a major opportunity for education and leadership that was available to women 6 The first major French explorer of the New World sent by Francis I in 1534 7 Influential group of French social historians 8 Powerful queen of France who provided patronage to the arts and the alleged seer Nostradamus 9 provided the basic framework for rural economic and social organization throughout the Sun King's reign 10 French Protestants inspired by writings of Jean Calvin who faced periods of religious persecution 11 The old political system that lasted from the late 15th century until the Revolution 12 House of Valois 13 14 15 16 Last king of L'Ancien Régime 17 Important historian on early modern French society and culture 18 most important aspect of French agriculture 19 guildspeople Île-de-France region region annexed by France in the 17th century Huguenots Jacques Cartier Fundamental document of the French Revolution Jean Bodin Louis XVI Catherine de' Medici The royal dynasty that succeeded the Capetians and preceded the Bourbons grain Ancien Régime Louis XIV Natalie Zemon Davis Hundred Years' War group that held growing political and economic power in villages and towns apart from the agricultural economy Group of languages spoken in the southern regions of France Annales School convents seigneuries