Absolutism
What English ruler defeated the Spanish Armada?
Elizabeth I
What provided new wealth for the European economy and led to a global trade network?
Columbian Exchange
3 Gs
Gold, God, Glory
Monoculture
Believed that life, liberty and property are natural rights and supported consent of the governed
John Locke
What two leaders are credited with westernizing Russia?
Peter the Great and Catherine the Great
The Atlantic Slave Trade
What technology aided exploration?
Astrolabe, Compass, Lateen Sail, Maps
Mercantilism
Believed in freedom of speech, press and religion
Where was Phillip II from and what was his religion?
Spain, Catholic (despised Protestants)
What caused Europeans to look for new trade routes to Asia?
Ottoman Empire takes over Constantinople
Agreement between Spain and Portugal: Spain can explore in the West and Portugal can explore in the East
Treaty of Tordesillas
Rulers make decisions without the consent of the governed (their people)
Absolutism
Believed in separation of powers into three branches and checks & balances
Montesquieu
What French ruler was the symbol of Absolute power in Europe?
Louis XIV
Strait of Malacca
Why were male slaves shackled on the ships during the middle passage?
to prevent revolts
Combined Muslim belief in one god & Hindu beliefs in reincarnation
Sikhism
Believed in direct democracy and the consent of the governed
What document was signed by Henry IV and ended the French civil war between protestants and catholics?
Edict of Nantes
Who were the Janissaries and what weapons led to their empire's success?
Ottoman Empire soldiers, firearms
What did the Ming Dynasty in China do after Zheng He died?
Put restrictions on absolute power, changed the way Europeans saw the government
Enlightenment
Supported absolute monarchs and created the social contract: people should give up rights to a government that provides law & order
Thomas Hobbes