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What spanish king thought that it was his duty to defend catholicism?
Philip II
What is often called the birth of the modern european novel?
Don Quixote
What was the trading company that was controlled by the dutch government?
The Dutch trading company
How did the end of The Thirty Year's war affect the reign of the holy Roman emperor over the german states?
Made German princes Independent of the holy roman emperor.
How did Peter the Great westernize Russia?
Introduces potatoes, started russia first newspaper, raised women status, Advanced Education by opening a school.
What is an absoulte monarch?
A king or queen that holds all power
what is divine right?
Divine right was a belief that god created monarchy.
Who did an absolute monarch answer to?
Only to god
What is Ivan IV Known as?
Ivan the terrible
What russian dynasty last for 300 years?
Romanov
What did Charles V sign that allowed the german princes to choose the religion for their territory?
The Peace of Augsburg
What was the thirty years war?
A conflict over religion and territory and for power among European ruling families.
Which war in Europe led to france losing all of its North American colonies?
The seven years war
How old was Ivan IV when he came to the throne? Seized power and named himself czar?
He was 3 when he came to the throne and sezied power when he was 16.
Why was Ivan IV Known as Ivan the Terrible?
He killed innocent people and his own son.
What port city did peter the great establish as his "window on Europe"?
St. Petersburg
What was the greatest accomplishment of James I?
Translated the bible Into old english.
What was the reason for spains wealth?
American claims of Gold and silver.
What were the two sides that fought the English Civil war?
Roundhead vs Cavaliers
What English Civil War hero turned england into a republic?
Oliver Cromwell
Why is the period of charles II's rule known as the restoration?
He restored the monarchy
What is Habeas corpus?
Every person has the right to be brought to a judge when accused of a crime
What was the glorious Revolution also known as?
Bloodless revolution
What were the consequences of The peace Of westphalia in 1648?
Weakened the hapsburg states of spain and austria, strengthened France, Ended religious wars in europe, Introduced Peace negotiation, Made German princes Independent of the holy roman emperor.
What contributed to spains economic problems?
Inflation and Taxes