English Civil War
Who was the first Stuart monarch?
King James I
Where do absolute rulers get their right to rule?
God
What is the famous Palace that King Louis XIV had built?
palace of Versailles
What 3 nations partitioned Poland?
Austria Russia Prussia
Who was the first man on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
What country fought England right before the English Civil War?
Scotland
What country did Fredrick the Great rule?
Prussia
What are 2 ways King Louis XIV hurt the economy?
Debt from all his wars
Getting rid of the Protestants
List 2 strategies people used to maintain a balance of power?
alliances
war
diplomatic
What city has the largest population in the world?
Tokyo
What kind of government did England have after the English Civil War?
Who was in charge of that government?
Dictatorship/absolute
Oliver Cromwell
What country was Peter the Great the leader of?
What is he most known for?
Russia
Modernizing Russia
What law did King XIV get rid of that was put in place by King Henry IV.
Edict of Nantes
Where did the Fronde happen?
What does Fronde mean?
France
Sling Shot
Who are the original 6 hockey teams?
Rangers Bruins Red Wings Blackhawks Leafs Canadiens
Political
Economic
Religious
Give two reasons why absolute monarchs were able to get power during 1648 -1815?
Agricultural revolution
Military revolution
What was King Louis XIV nickname
Sun King
Who became the king of Spain after the War for Spanish Succession?
Philp V
What movie won best picture at the 2004 Oscars?
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Who led the Glorious Revolution?
What document was signed?
William III
English Bill of Rights
List 4 things absolute monarchs have in common?
Control of religion
High Taxes
Build up military
Expand borders
Who did King Loui XIV take as his wife?
What country was she from?
Marie Theresa
Spain
List two outcomes from the 7 years war?
England loses the United States
England has total control of trade with India
What us president is in the wrestling hall of fame?
Lincoln