FRANCE & DIVINE RIGHT
This theory said kings received their authority from God.
What is divine right?
This war began as a religious conflict in the Holy Roman Empire.
What is the Thirty Years’ War?
Prussia relied heavily on this to build power.
What is a standing army?
Austria struggled with absolutism because it ruled over many different ______ groups.
What are ethnic groups?
This ruler was known as “the Terrible.”
Who is Ivan IV?
This king issued the Edict of Nantes.
Who is Henry IV?
This Protestant Swedish king supported the Protestant cause.
Who is Gustavus Adolphus?
Frederick William worked closely with these nobles.
Who are the Junkers?
This female ruler strengthened Austria’s army and taxes.
Who is Maria Theresa?
***DAILY DOUBLE***
Who is Peter the Great?
This ruler is considered the best example of absolutism in France.
Who is Louis XIV?
This treaty ended the Thirty Years’ War in 1648.
What is the Peace of Westphalia?
Frederick II was known by this nickname.
Who is Frederick the Great?
This ruler promoted religious tolerance but faced resistance.
Who is Joseph II?
Peter built this city as a window to the West.
What is St. Petersburg?
This chief minister weakened the nobility under Louis XIII.
Who is Cardinal Richelieu?
This empire was weakened by the Peace of Westphalia.
What is the Holy Roman Empire?
***DAILY DOUBLE***
What is servant?
Joseph II’s reforms failed mainly because they were too ______.
What is fast? (or radical)
This empress expanded Russian territory and strengthened absolutism.
Who is Catherine the Great?
Louis XIV revoked this document in 1685.
What is the Edict of Nantes?
This nation emerged as the strongest power in Europe after the war.
What is France?
Prussia became strong because of its emphasis on this.
What is militarism?
Austria’s diversity made it difficult to centralize this.
What is authority/power?
Russian rulers held the title of ______.
What is czar?