Central European Monarchs
In 1618 what did Ferdinand II do to make the Protestants angry?
He began to close their churches
At what age did Ivan the Terrible become the Czar of Russia?
When he was 3 years old.
From what year to what year was the “30 Year War”?
From 1618 to 1648.
How did Ivan the Terrible control his empire?
By using his own police with force and violence against the Boyars and their workers.
In what 2 phases was the 30 Year War divided?
The Hapsburg Triumphs and the Hapsburg Defeats.
After Peter the Great’s trip to Europe, what did he want to do in Russia?
He wanted to westernize Russia and imitate and compete with Europe
Why did France with Cardinals Richelieu and Mazarin join the 30 Year War?
To try to stop the Spanish Empire’s power.
Who were the Boyars?
The rich landowners in Russia.
Name 3 consequences of the 30 Year War?
France became stronger, Spain and Austria became weaker, German princes now had freedom of Religion, the end of religious wars in Europe and introduced a new form of peace negotiations were both countries decided the terms of peace.
What Port did Peter the Great establish to have commerce with Western Europe?