Absolutism
Which city dominated European trade and finance in the early seventeenth century?
Amsterdam
What did the English Bill of Rights state regarding regal authority without Parliament's consent?
It's illegal.
This economic theory seeks to establish a favorable balance of trade through more exports than imports.
Mercantilism
Which battle symbolized the final defeat of Ottoman expansion into central Europe?
1683 Siege of Vienna
What shift in subject matter is reflected in Dutch paintings from 1605-1650?
A movement from biblical scenes to daily life
Who was Louis XIV’s finance minister known for his economic policies?
Jean-Baptiste Colbert
The system of intendants in France was designed primarily to do what?
Implement royal policies locally.
What led to the prosperity reflected in the paintings of Dutch artists during the seventeenth century?
Dutch financial innovation and overseas trade
What was a significant consequence of the War of the Spanish Succession?
Preventing France from upsetting the balance of power
This city was created by Peter the Great, and served as his "window to the west"
St. Petersburg
What best explains the economic decline of Spain during the seventeenth century?
Extension of the empire's commitments beyond its resources.
Which group exercised significant political influence in seventeenth-century Poland?
The Nobility.
What significant change occurred in the shipbuilding practices of the Dutch East India Company from the seventeenth to the eighteenth century?
An increase in larger ship categories.
The Peace of Utrecht resulted in what changes to Louis XIV's continental efforts?
Ended the efforts of Louis XIV to dominate continental politics.
What goals did merchants have in commissioning paintings during the Dutch Golden Age?
Demonstrating their wealth while upholding moral virtues.
This king of England, who also ruled Scotland, famously believed in the divine right of kings, clashing with Parliament and laying the groundwork for future conflicts during his son’s reign.
James I
What characterized England during the period of 1688-1715?
A constitutional monarchy controlled by an aristocratic oligarchy.
What economic policy did Jean-Baptiste Colbert advocate for France?
Establishing detailed manufacturing codes to improve French export goods (mercantilist policies)
During which conflict did the Dutch revolts occur?
The Eighty Years' War (30 Years' War)
How did the Baroque style differ in Catholic countries compared to the Dutch Republic?
Emphasis on religious themes in Baroque art
This leader sought to "Westernize" their nation in an attempt to keep up with the rapid innovations taking place in Western Europe.
Peter the Great
Which event is known for putting limits on the power of the English monarchy?
The Glorious Revolution
Which European nation by the early seventeenth century was the greatest commercial power?
The Netherlands
What was the primary outcome of the Great Northern War for Peter the Great?
Gaining access to the Baltic Sea
Russian and Prussian monarchs both granted greater authority to nobles at the expense of this group on their quests to centralize.
Peasants (serfs)