Absolutism in France
This ruler claims "I am the state!" and seen as France's most powerful ruler.
King Louis XIV
Part of Spanish empire that had revolted and gain independence after conflicts on religious differences
Dutch (Netherlands)
The notion of divine right is used to support this concept.
Absolute rule
The ruling family of Russia during the Age of Absolutism
Romanov
A form of government in which laws limit a ruler's power.
Constitutional monarchy?
The religious wars in France were against these two groups.
The Huguenots and Catholics
Giant fleet of warship thought to be invincible
Spanish Armada
This country came to power with the use of strong military
Prussia
This man blamed the boyars for the death of his wife and killed off many of them
Ivan the Terrible
This king was charged with treason after ignoring the Petition of Rights and sparking the English Civil War
Charles I
Symbol of royal power during Louis XIV reign
Palace of Versailles ?
This King believed it was his duty to defend Catholicism from the Muslim Ottoman Empire.
Philipp II
He invaded Silesia, one of the richest province of Austria
Frederick the Great
This man westernized Russia during the late 1600s and early 1700s
Peter the Great
This man abolished the monarchy and the house of lords in England. He would end up ruling as a dictator.
Oliver Cromwell
This was a declaration of religious tolerance by Henry of Navarre
Edict of Nantes
Two reasons why Spanish Empire began to weaken
1. Increase in population
2. Inflation
3. More import than export
This European monarch took the throne after her father convinced other monarchs to recognize her as his heir.
Who is Maria Theresa
Ruler who expanded Russian territory, including Crimea and parts of Poland
Catherine the Great
These rulers were invited by parliament during the Glorious Revolution and began a tradition of a Constitutional Monarchy.
William and Mary?
Louis XIV's finance minister
Jean Baptiste Colbert?
Book written by Miguel de Cervantes and considered to be the birth of modern European novel
Don Quixote dela Mancha
This war was fought over lands that belonged to Maria Theresa.
What is the War of Austrian Succession
This city was seen as a window to Europe. Its establishment made it easier to travel west.
St. Petersburg
The 4 principles of this document are as follows: Limited government, Rule of Law, Consent of the Governed, and Rights of the individual.
English Bill of Rights