Vocab
inflation
a rapid increase in prices
when did the Holy Roman Empire cease to exist
it was divided into Independent states
who wanted to make the Church of England more Protestant
Puritans
what did Louis XIV advise his successor while he was dying
to remain at peace with neighbors
Rubens
baroque artists paintings richly showed the human form in action
cavaliers
supporters of King Charles 1 in the English Civil War
Elizabeth I
who was the leader of the European Protestant nations
what does the Restoration refer to
kings were restored to the throne, Parliament kept its power to rule
Fredrick William of Prussia built a large standing army
Prussia had no natural frontiers for defense
more anxious and wished for spirtual experience
why did the rRenaissance style of art end
absolutism
a political system in which a ruler holds total power
what was a result of the Thirty Years War
all major powers except England participated in the plundering of Germany
John Locke's ideas helped who plan a new Constitution
The United States
chosen by the national assembly
the Romanov dynasty in Russia
Bernini
baroque architect and sculptor designed St. Peter's Basilica in Rome
baroque
an artistic style of the seventeenth century characterized by complex forms, bold ornamentation, and contrasting elements
what was a result of the Peace of Westphalia
Sweden, France, and their allies gained territories
why did Parliament design the English Bill of Rights
The bill gave important powers to Parliament
Hungary
part of the Hapsburg empire
Bach and Handel
two composers perfected the baroque musical style
restoration
a bringing back to a former position or condition
what effect did stronger governments have on witchcraft trials
trials lessoned because governments did not want to disrupt societies
what did Thomas Hobbes believe human nature
motivated by self-preservation
he centralized power under the king
Cardinal Richelieu
drama and motion
major elements in art, music, and architecture of the baroque period