France
This king of France was known for his grand style.
Louis XIV
This was a giant fleet of warships that were thought to be invincible.
Spanish Armada
This Russian ruler was known for his cruel style, which he developed after the murder of his wife.
Ivan IV (the Terrible)
This continent contains most of the countries we have been discussing, such as France, Spain, and Germany.
Europe
This is the belief that God destined for certain rulers to rule over others.
Divine Right
This is the name of French Protestants.
Huguenots
The Spanish empire never developed this economic class.
Middle class
This successful Russian ruler brought many reforms to Russia.
Peter the Great
Most conflict of the time was between these two religious groups.
Catholics and Protestants
This is how many people Germany lost during the Thirty Years' War.
4 million
This man was Louis XIV's minister of finance.
Jean Baptiste Colbert
These people did not pay taxes in the Spanish Empire.
Nobles
This family ruled Russia for over 300 years.
The Romanovs
This man led the Protestant armies and drove the Habsburgs out of northern Germany.
Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden
This treaty ended the Thirty Years' War.
The Peace of Westphalia
This was King Louis XIV's most extravagant project.
The Palace of Versailles
These are two reasons why the Spanish Empire began to weaken.
1. Spain's population was increasing, allowing merchants to charge higher prices.
2. Silver flooded the market, causing inflation.
The Romanovs did this to Russia's government.
Strengthened it and restored order
This country was the big winner in the War of the Spanish Succession, gaining control of the Strait of Gibraltar.
These people were government agents that collected taxes and administered justice.
Intendants
This granted rights to Huguenots in an effort to promote civil unity in French society.
The Edict of Nantes
This war was caused by France and Spain both being under the power of French kings.
The War of the Spanish Succession
Name 5 reforms brought to Russia by Peter the Great.
Brought the church under state control, reduced the power of landowners, modernized the army, implemented heavy taxes, introduced potatoes and the 1st newspaper, raised women's status, encouraged western fashion, improved education
This led to the formation of modern style states in Europe.
The Thirty Years' War
This war was fought as a way for Maria Theresa to get revenge against Prussia for taking the lands of Silesia.
The Seven Years' War