It's good to be the King
What form of government was characterized by a ruler who believed in divine right to rule absolutely?
Absolute monarchy
What 17th-century conflict ended with the Peace of Westphalia?
The Thirty Years' War
Ferdinand revoked this exemption that allowed for Bohemia to practice Protestantism
Letter of Majesty
What economic policy was championed by Jean-Baptiste Colbert under Louis XIV?
Mercantilism
Who was the cardinal and chief minister to Louis XIII, known for his centralizing policies?
Cardinal Richelieu
Who was a prime example of an absolute monarch in France during the 17th century?
Louis XIV
This war was started because of incest and a lack of political foresight. (Maybe those two things were also related)
War of the Spanish Succession
Which crisis was exacerbated by economic and social hardships, leading to mass hysteria and supernatural trials?
The witch trials
What major exchange began as a result of Columbus’s voyages to the Americas?
The Columbian Exchange
Who led the parliamentary forces against the monarchy during the English Civil War?
Oliver Cromwell
What principle did Bishop Jacques Bossuet promote regarding the rule of kings?
Divine Right of Kings
Charles I was supported by this group during the English Civil War
Caveliers
This treaty ensured that all German states could determine their own religion and changed the religious landscape in Europe
Peace of Westphalia
Who won the 30 years war?
This 6' 8" mustacheod ruler went on a European adventure before settling into his role as a westernizing absolutist.
Peter the Great
Name the palace that symbolized royal authority and power during Louis XIV's reign.
Palace of Versailles
What was the primary cause of the English Civil War in the 17th century?
Power struggles between Parliament and the monarchy
Both the Catholic Reformation and the Absolutists utilized this visual style as a means of propaganda.
Baroque Art
Which disease had a devastating impact on the indigenous populations of the Americas?
Smallpox
Which monarch was known as the Sun King and epitomized absolute monarchy in France?
Louis XIV
Charles II (England) made this deal with Louis XIV that lead to many parties and the Anglo-French invasion of the Netherlands.
The Secret Treaty of Dover
Which treaty in 1648 ended the Thirty Years' War in Europe?
Peace of Westphalia
What three (1) policies did Louis XIV put in place that helped him centralize power and enforce Catholic uniformity?
one king, one law, one faith
What was the population consequence of the Thirty Years' War on Germany?
4.8-8 million people (50% of the population in some areas)
Name the Swedish king known for his military innovations during the Thirty Years' War.
Gustavus Adolphus