Absolutism
The idea that God created the monarchy and that the monarchy acted as God's representative
divine right
Earned the nickname the Sun King and had the huge Palace of Versailles built in is honor
Louis XIV
This battle is known as the French & Indian War in the Americas.
The Seven Years' War
The lavish home of Louis XIV said to be worth more than 2.5 billion dollars.
Palace of Versailles
Puritan General who brought King Charles to trial for treason against Parliament
Oliver Cromwell
The book title often referred to as the birth of the modern novel.
Don Quixote
Queen of Austria and a devout Catholic
Maria Theresa
Several European states joined together during this battle to prevent the union of the French and Spanish thrones.
War of Spanish Succession
The minister of finance for Louis XIV
Jean Baptiste-Colbert
The name for the period of King Charles II rule; the monarchy makes a comeback!
Restoration
The weakening of which European Empire led to the rise of Absolute Monarchs?
The Spanish Empire
King of Spain who believed it was his duty to defend Catholicism against the Muslims of the Ottoman Empire & Protestants of Europe
Phillip II
The bloodless overthrow of King James II
Glorious Revolution
Name of the play performed nightly at the Palace of Versailles
The Sun King
This monarch lost his throne during the Glorious Revolution
King James II
A writing style adopted in France. The belief that nothing can ever be known for certain.
Skepticism
One of Russia's greatest reformers. Opened a seaport at St. Petersburg.
Peter the Great
From 1642 to 1649 supporters & opponents of King Charles fought this battle in England.
English Civil War
A declaration of religious toleration that preluded the reign of Louis XIV
Edict of Nantes
A type of monarchy where the king's powers are limited.
constitutional monarchy
Government agents who collected taxes to fund Louis XIV palace and empire
Intendents
England became a Constitutional Monarchy under the leadership of this duo.
William & Mary
The conflict over religion & territory and for power among European ruling families. It lasted longer than you have been alive.
Thirty Years' War
Group of people who Louis XIV did not trust; and kept them at the Palace of Versailles.
Nobles
King Charles I agreed to this four point document; then ignored it during his reign.
Petition of Right