Spanish Empire
They used ships and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean
Peter put effort into creating better artillery. What is artillery?
Cannons!
How was power divided up in Russia?
They had different government departments in charge of different things (such as war, mining, the economy, etc.)
Name 2 Spanish artists and their contributions to the Golden Age of Spanish art!
Miguel Cervantes - Don Quixote book
El Greco - Religious Art
Diego Velazquez - Art of the King
How did Nobles change during this period in Russia?
2 specific changes at least
1) Technical Knowledge of how Farms in Europe worked
2) European ideas / philosophies
3) Shaved their beards
4) European styles of clothes and manners
What was special about Louis XIV's palace (called Versailles)
He spent half of his country's money on it
He made all the rich people (nobles) live there
Which resource was the Spanish monarchy able to extract from their colonies in the Americas
Lots of Gold
Why did Louis XIV force nobles to come live in his palace?
To keep an eye on them and have more power over them
How did Peter the Great help improve the Navy HIMSELF?
He actually helped build some boats by hand for Russia
Why did Russia want to conquer territory to the west and South?
So they could have a warm water port for their ships for a stronger military and more trade
Louis XIV launched a reign of terror against protestants. What did he do specifically?
Name 2 things
He didn't let Protestants leave the country, he tore down Protestant Churches, he forced Chidlren to do Catholic things (like attend Mass), killed hundreds of Protestants
What factors weakened Spain and Strengthened their neighbors
Spain was constantly at war, they used the gold they got from the Americas to pay other countries (like the dutch) to help win Spain's wars
What was the difference in culture between Moscow and St. Petersburg?
Moscow was more old and traditional Russian ideas, St. Petersburg was more Modern and European
How did the Russian army change under Peter the Great?
210,000 professional soldiers and 48 new top of the line military ships!
Where do Kings like Louis XIV get their power from, according to them?
From God, no one can question them (except maybe the Prince). That's why their power is ABSOLUTE (total)
According to people who support the King, what would happen if the King went away?
There would be chaos and confusion in the Kingdom