Rulers 1
Spain
Which ruler helped modernize & westernize Russia?
Peter the Great
What was the problem with James II's wife which led to the Glorious Revolution?
What caused the defeat of the Spanish Armada?
Storm in the English Channel
Who was the Philippines named after?
Philip II
Who assumed the title "Lord Protector" of England?
Oliver Cromwell
Which French ruler was known for his manners and decorum?
Louis XIV
What event marked the downfall of the Spanish Empire and the rise of England?
The Defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588
Who did Philip II drive out of Spain?
Moriscos (Muslims)
Who became ruler of England after Elizabeth I?
James I
Which King cracked down on Protestants in 1534 leading to the French Wars of Religion?
King Francis I
Which ruler said that they were "wed to England"?
Elizabeth I
What is the name of England's representative body which was involved with the English Civil War and Glorious Revolution?
What name is given to the event in which James II was removed from power and William of Orange becomes King of England?
The Glorious Revolution
What belief led to the economic growth of the Netherlands?
The Protestant Work Ethic
Which English King decided to govern without parliament and chose to not convene it for ten years?
Charles I
Which ruler reversed the Peace of Augsburg, thus bringing about the Thirty Years' War?
Emperor Ferdinand II
What caused the English Civil War?
Parliament refused to fund Charles I's military campaigns, leading to Charles' declaration of war on Parliament.
What does the "defenestration" refer to?
Throwing someone out a window
How did the Glorious Revolution influence the American Revolution?
The Glorious Revolution demonstrated the fact that Kings could be challenged and that the voice of the people mattered. It sowed seeds of distrust in the monarchy and a preference for representative government.
Who became King of England after Richard Cromwell's rule fell apart?
Charles II
Who boldly and valiantly led Sweden in the Thirty Years War against the Holy Roman Empire but was killed by Catholic forces?
Gustavus Adolphus
What war did the Peace of Westphalia end?
The Thirty Years' War
Which group was slaughtered in the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre?
Huguenots
What did the Huguenots say about tyrants?