France
Where did Louis XIV live?
The Palace of Versailles
Which state becomes the strongest German state after the 30 Years War?
Prussia
Who controlled Austria at the beginning of the 18th century?
The Habsburgs
Who did Russia gain its independence from?
The Mongols
What happened on June 15, 1215?
The Magna Carta was signed
What war did France get involved in to increase its prestige and power?
The 30-Year War
What was a strength of Prussia?
Their military forces
Was absolutism as strong in Austria as it was in other European nations?
No
Russian leaders call themselves what?
Czars
What is the only reason James I and Charles I will ask Parliament for help?
To recieve money/taxes
Who were the two chief advisors to the French throne?
Cardinal Richelieu and Jules Mazarin
What rulers built Prussia into a first-class European power?
Hohenzollern
What emperor tried to fight against the church?
Joseph II
What early Romanov did much to continue Russia's transformation into an absolute state?
Peter I
A Roundhead was on the side of...
A Cavalier was on the side of...
Parliament
Charles I
What changed about the French army?
The men were forced to pledge their loyalty to the King instead of their generals.
Who was known as the greatest soldier of his day?
Frederick II
What was one obstacle that hindered the Habsburgs from creating a strong absolute power in Austria?
The Roman Catholic Church
What were two main goals of Peter I
Westernize Russia
Aquire a warm water port
How long did England stay without a king?
11 years
What is the divine right theory?
The belief that God has hand-picked who to rule at that specific time and place.
Name the leaders of Prussia in order.
Frederick William
Frederick I
Frederick William I
Frederick II
Parts of Austria were also included in what?
The Holy Roman Empire
Who ruled Russia after Peter I
Catherine II
Who did Parliament ask to come and take the throne away from James II?
William and Mary