A monarchy in which the ruler’s power is unlimited
What is absolute monarchy?
A Protestant denomination of Christian faith founded by John Calvin
What is Calvanism?
The identification with, and devotion to, the interests of one’s nation
What is nationalism?
a movement of the Catholic Church, in reaction to the Reformation, in which Catholic leaders worked to correct abuses, to clarify and defend Catholic teachings, to condemn what they saw as Protestant errors, and to win back members
What is the Counter-Reformation?
English Protestants who wanted to “purify” the Anglican Church of Catholic elements.
What is Puritans?
A government or state in which God is the supreme ruler, and religious officials govern in God’s name.
What is theocracy?