Absolute Spain
Two early monarchs whose marriage formed a political alliance.
Ferdinand and Isabella
Absolute ruler who wanted to "modernize" his country
Peter the Great
Which of the following was not guaranteed under the English Bill of Rights of 1689: trial by jury, Habeas Corpus, suffrage for women, abolishment of excessive fines
suffrage for women
Who was "The Greek" that became a painter during the Spanish Golden Age?
El Greco
Which one of the following did not lead to absolute monarchies: rulers centralized power, justified power by Doctrine of Devine Right, increased territory, English Civil War
English Civil War
He was well remembered for his Absolute reign and attempt to convert England and the Netherlands to Catholicism:
Catherine the Great
This ancient English document stated that the King was not above the law and that barons had certain rights:
Magna Carta
He wrote "Don Quixote" as the first modern novel during the Spanish Golden Age:
Cervantes
Which one was not a result of the English Civil War: Charles I was executed, monarchy was abolished, Cromwell became Lord Protector, Charles I was executed
Charles I was executed
Which of the following did not contribute to the decline of Spain: Defeat of the Armada, farming neglected, commerce neglected, rule of Philip II
Rule of Philip II
Russian city that reflected European tastes and not traditional Russian tastes
St. Petersburg
English law that was passed by a legislature, but were usually court rulings that were unwritten laws
English Common Law
This form of government occurs when you have a few people ruling or running the government:
Oligarchy
Hapsburg Empire
Philip II's marriage to this English queen caused much controversy in England but gave him hope of gaining the English throne:
Mary I
Why does Peter the Great spend all of his reign, except 1 year, at war?
To secure warm water ports for Russia
What does Habeas Corpus mean and where would I find this term?
"Present the Body" constitutional document
What is a government whose power is defined and limited by law?
Constitutional Monarchy/Government
Parliamentary advisors who help to craft policies
Cabinet
Which areas of the world were controlled by Absolute Spain?
Netherlands, North American, Central America, South America
As an Absolute Ruler, how did Peter deal with treason among his advisors
death
This treaty divided the world between certain European countries to attempt to prevent wars
Treaty of Utrecht
Political thought that monarch held absolute power
Absolutism
Monarch who held absolute power over his country and people
Absolute Monarchy