The principle of complete and unrestricted power in government
What is absolutism
100
What religion did Henry IV convert to in order to unite France?
What is Catholicism
100
What was Richelieu's opinion of the Edict of Nantes?
He did not agree with it.
100
Man who wrote 95 Theses Against Indulgences
Who is Martin Luther
100
How many wives did Henry VIII have?
six
200
The doctrine that kings derive their authority from God
What is divine right of kings
200
Another term for Protestant
What is Huguenot
200
What did Richelieu do to the Huguenots? (specifically)
He led military attacks on their fortified cities and took away their rights to live in them.
200
A situation in which nations of the world have roughly equal power.
What is balance of power
200
What is Queen Mary I better known as?
What is Bloody Mary
300
Why did Louis adopt the sun as his personal emblem?
He believed that his power reached far and wide like the sun's rays/the sun is a symbol for God
300
Financial adviser under Henry IV who attempted to fix the taxation problem.
Who is Duke of Sully
300
Did Richelieu want a strong or weak central government?
strong
300
How was Russia isolated from the West?
Used different alphabet, different religion, physically isolated, not as advanced
300
What disease did King Henry VIII die of?
What is type 2 diabetes
400
Why was the War of Spanish Succession fought?
Philip V, Louis's grandson, was to be the next king of Spain and people were upset. They did not want two Bourbon kings in power at the same time. The nations had the potential to unite under Bourbon rule.
400
Document that gave religious freedom to the Huguenots.
What is Edict of Nantes
400
What did Richelieu do to the French nobles?
He limited their power.
400
How did Peter the Great try to westernize Russia?
Traveled to European countries in disguise and brought back culture/trades. Built schools, libraries, museums. Created military, etc.
400
How did Henry IV die?
He was assassinated
500
What was the Palace of Versailles?
It was Louis XIV's palace built outside of Paris as a symbol of the power and strength of the French monarchy.
500
Whom did the tax burden fall on during Henry IV's reign?
The lower and middle class
500
Protestant rebellion against the Catholic church that was fought mainly in Germany.