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What concept was the belief in divine right used to support?
absolute rule
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Which war was sparked by religious conflict and resulted in the increased power of France, the wekaening of Spain and Austria, and the devastation of Germany?
The Thirty Years' War
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Who inherited the Austrian throne only after Charles VI had the other European powers sign an agreement declaring they would recognize the heir?
Maria Theresa
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During the reign of Ivan the Terrible, which of the groups suffered the greatest loss of power?
the boyars
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"Are you not entertained! Are you not entertained! Is this not why you are here!"
Gladiator
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Why did Peter the Great build the city of St. Petersburg?
He wanted a city on a seaport that would make it easier to travel to the West.
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What was the Edict of Nantes issued in an effort to do?
bring an end to violent religious conflicts in France
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What did Frederick the Great believe a ruler should be?
a father to his people
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How did Cardinal Richelieu work to increase the power of the Bourbon monarchy?
He moved against the Huguenots and weakened the power of nobles.
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Houstan, we have a problem.
Apollo 13
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What event led to the War of Spanish Succession?
Charles II made Louis XIV's grandson his heir, adding to Bourbon power?
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What was the Thirty Years War over?
religion, territory, and power among European ruling families
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What was the significance of the English Bill of Rights?
It made clear the limits of royal power?
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What were some of the things Peter the Great did to westernize Russia?
Raised women's status and made nobles wear Western clothes.
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"Lloyd: Excuse me, little old lady. Do you have change for a dollar? Elderly woman: Change? No I'm sorry, I don't. Lloyd: Well, can you do me a favor and watch my stuff here while I go break a dollar? Elderly woman: Of course. Lloyd: Thanks. Hey, I guess they're right. Senior citizens, although slow and dangerous behind the wheel, can still serve a purpose. I'll be right back. Don't you go dying on me!"
Dumb and Dumber
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How did the Puritans finally win the ENglish Civil War?
Cromwell's army defeated the Royalists and the Puritans held the king prisoner.
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This was a mid-18th century item that kept water for tea hot. Fire was kept burning in a tube running up the middle of the urn.
Silver Samovar
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This was a way to travel in the winter. It was used often by the wealthy. It had horses that drew this kind of sleigh.
Troika
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This is latin meaning "to have body". It also said that a judge had to specify the charges against the prisoner.
Habeas Corpus
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Egon: "There's something very important I forgot to tell you." Venkman: "What?" Egon: "Don't cross the streams." Venkman: "Why?" Egon: "It would be bad." Venkman: "I'm fuzzy on the whole good-bad thing. Whattya mean 'bad'?" Egon: "Try to imagine all life as you know it stopping instantaneously and every molecule in your body exploding at the speed of light." Ray: "Total protonic reversal..." Venkman: "Right, that's bad... OK... important safety tip. Thanks Egon."
Ghostbusters
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This was a Puritan general that defeated the Cavaliers and they held the king prisoner.
Oliver Cromwell
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This person painted portraits of the wealthy middle class. He did group portraits. He was Dutch.
Rembrandt
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El Greco's real name
Domenikos Theotokopoulos
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Which ruler said - L'etat c'est moi or I am the state
Louis XIV
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Bobby Boucher: "My Mama says that alligators are ornery because they got all them teeth and no toothbrush."
Waterboy
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