Spanish Rule
Ruler of the Hapsburg Empire, adopted the numeral V after his name after he inherited his second empire. Gave his rule in Spain, the Netherlands, and American Colonies tho his son.
Who is Charles V
Ruler who went to Parliament for permission to divorce his wife for another woman. Gave Parliament control and influence.
Who is Henry VIII
The name for French Protestants.
What are Huguenots
Who is Peter The Great
The English Civil War was fought in this country
What is England
Inherited his father's rule in Spain, The Netherlands, and The American Colonies. He claimed his power to rule came from divine right, often quarrelled with queen Elizabeth of England.
Who is Philip II
This euler often battled with Parliament, was tried for treason and executed.
Who is Charles I
On this planned Wedding day, some 3,000 to 30,000 Huguenots are set up and slaughtered.
What is Saint Bartholomew's Day Masacre
Russia wanted this, fought against the Ottoman Empire to acquire this on the Black sea. A place for boats during all times of year, that doesn't freeze.
What is a warm water port
Catherine The Great was originally from this country
What is Poland
The name of the large fleet of ships sent to attack England from spain, under Philip II
What is The Spanish Armada
This Puritan was a skilled general who defeated the Cavaliers during the English Civil War.
Who is Oliver Cromwell
The Good King, famous for the phrase "Chicken in every pot"
Who is Henry IV
This war is between Russia and Sweden. Russia loses, but comes back using European tactics and is victorious in 1709
What is the The Great Northern War
The Armada to attack England was sent from this country
What is Spain
English Pirate who attacked Spanish transport ships of silver from the American Colonies. Knighted by Queen Elizabeth of England
Who is Sir Francis Drake
Oliver Cromwell fought against the Cavaliers during the English Civil War. This is the name of the other side fighting in the English Civil War. This "side" supported Parliament and cut their hair short.
Who are the Roundheads
Called the Sun King, famous for saying "I am the state!"
Who is Louis XIV
This husband was ruler of Russia before his wife and his people conspired against him to have his power given to his wife.
Peter III of Russia
This sea is where Russia wanted their warm water port. Controlled by the Ottoman Empire
What is the Black Sea
The people who were conquered by spanish forces in the American Colonies. forced to mine silver and ship it back to spain.
What are the Incas
Known as the Virgin Queen
Who is Queen Elizabeth I
Louis XIV built this palace with very few toilets
What s the Palace of Versailles
She conspired and took power from her husband, who was the ruler of Russia. The people loved her and chanted her name
Who is Catherine The Great
The Great Northern War was fought between Russia and this country
What is Sweden