Kings and Country
King of Spain - wanted to consolidate the lands of his empire
What is King Phillip II
Believed that the King was given his power, seat and position by God and he ruled without anyone else having authority
In the sixteenth century, religious wars broke out in Europe as Calvinists and Catholics became more angry and aggressive -term for this action
What is militant
A rapid increase in prices
What is Inflation
Religious zeal and hunts for heretics were what led to trials for this
What is Witchcraft
In 1558, she came into power in England - Protestant
Who was Queen Elizabeth (Tudor)
Louis XIV strengthened control of the government and stabilized France politically, economically, and socially
What was Absolutism
Philip II tried to invade England to restore Catholicism to the island nation. His what was defeated by the faster English ships?
What is Armada
A republic
What is a Commonwealth
In 1648 the Peace of Westphalia ended the war and divided this
What is The Holy Roman Empire
Was a Huguenot political leader named Henry of Navarre and issued the Edict of Nantes
King Henry IV
Broke away from the Renaissance principles of balance, harmony, and moderation and represented people as elongated, to show suffering and heightened emotion.
What was Mannerism
During the 1500s, France encountered a series of civil wars, known as ? (1562–1598)
What was the French Wars of Religion
A political system in which a ruler holds total power
What is Absolutism
Charles I attempted to put more rituals into the Church of England. This led thousands of this group to leave for America.
What were the Puritans
Came to power with the death of Queen Elizabeth and believed in the Divine Right of Kings
King James I
John Locke believed that man in his natural state enjoyed freedom and had certain rights
What is Natural Rights
The location that The Thirty Years War was primarily fought in
What was the Holy Roman Empire
A Russian noble
What is a Boyer
Prior to Louis XIV becoming king, this church official and Mazarin weakened Protestant power and strengthened royal power
Who was Cardinal Richelieu
Is regarded as the best example of absolutism in the seventeenth century - France
Who was King Louis XIV
French Protestants influenced by John Calvin
Who are the Huguenots
John Locke's ideas led to the creation of the United States documents that led to the American Revolution
What is the Declaration of Independence and Constitution
Russian for “caesar,” the title used by Russian emperors
What is Czar
Following the 30 Years War, Prussia rose to power under leaders with this common name
What was Frederick