The dependence on this led to the eventual weakening of Spain
What is gold and silver from the New World Spanish colonies?
100
This king almost drowned as a child but eventually became known as "The Sun King" and as "God's Representative on Earth" built an enormous palace called Versailles
Who is Louis XIV?
100
This king led the Cavaliers against Parliament's forces in the English Civil War and was eventually beheaded for treason
Who is Charles I?
100
The name of the empire that Charles V ruled
What is the Holy Roman Empire?
100
This ruler went west and built a new navy from scratch for his country
Who is Peter the Great?
200
A king of Spain established this force to invade England (Not once, but 6 times!)
What is the Spanish Armada?
200
French tax collectors
What are intendants?
200
Two Questions:
A) Queen Elizabeth I was from the _______ family of monarchs and used flattery to have a good relationship with Parliament
B) Starting with James I, the _________ family rules England
Tudor; Stuart
200
I believe that women could be sucessors to the throne in Austria
Who is Maria Theresa?
200
This is the process in which Peter the Great wanted Russia to adopt the modern ideas and culture of Europe
What is westernization?
300
Which King expanded Spanish Influence, strengthened the Catholic Church and believed in divine right
Who is Phillip II?
300
Who said this: "I am the State"
Who is Louis XIV?
300
This leader of the Roundheads became Lord Protector, acted like a king, passed laws banning Christmas, closed taverns and made singing anything but church music a crime
Who is Oliver Cromwell?
300
These soldiers for hire burned whole villages in the Thirty Years' War
What are mercenaries?
300
In order to achieve the dream of obtaining a warm water port, Russia fought this empire
What is the Ottoman Turks or Ottoman Empire?
400
A famous Spanish painter that was known for his religious imagery and portraits of nobles
Who is El Greco?
400
French Protestants that eventually fled
What are Huguenots?
400
When Charles I needed money, he called Parliament back into session where they refused to dissolve for 8 years and this was called the _______ ____________
What is the Long Parliament?
400
Because of the War of the Austrian Succession, Maria Theresa was able to gain this
What is the respect and admiration of her people?
400
This German princess went to Russia to wed the heir of the throne and eventually became a sole ruler after she had her husband removed from power
Who is Catherine the Great?
500
A story of Spanish Romance by Miguel De Ceravante
What is Don Quixote?
500
What are two of the features of Versailles?
Any of the following: Large gardens; Greek/Roman statues in gardens; a large canal called The Grand Canal; Hall of Mirrors;
500
William and Mary agreed to the English Bill of Rights which ensured this
What is the supremacy of Parliament over the monarchy?
500
Prussia, Austria and Russia decide not to fight over this country but partition it off
What is Poland?
500
Peter the Great moved the capital of Russia to Saint Petersburg, a swampy area once controlled by this country