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Vocabulary
European leaders
Wars
Europe Religion
100
This is the name for the Calvinists who wanted to "purify" the church of England.
Who are the Puritans?
100
He was the great leader of Russia who brought western ideas (including shipbuilding, gunnery and fashion) to Russia.
Who was Peter the Great?
100
These three countries were involved in the War of Spanish Succession.
Who were England, Spain and France?
100
This part of Europe was Catholic.
What is the south (including Italy, France and Spain)?
200
This form of government gave unlimited power to a king or queen.
What is Absolutism?
200
This was Elizabeth I father.
Who was Henry VIII?
200
This was the main reason for the Thirty years war.
What is the conflict between the Catholics and protestants?
200
This part of Europe was Protestant.
What is Northern Europe (England -Angelicans)?
300
A system in which each nations helps to keep peace and order by maintaining power that is equal to other nations.
What is balance of power?
300
This was a leader of Spain and he commanded the great Spanish Armada to attack England, and they suffered a great defeat.
Who is Phillip II?
300
This led to the end of the Spanish dominance, especially in naval power.
What is the defeat of the Spanish Armada?
300
This is the religion that Russia decided to go with.
What is Eastern Orthodox?
400
Dutch word for reclaimed farmland.
What is a Polder?
400
This plot was created by Mary when she was trying to assassinate Elizabeth I.
What was the Babington Plot?
400
This was phillips military strategy when he heard England was going to help the Netherlands.
What is send the huge Spanish Armada to attack?
400
This Cardinal wanted to make the crown supreme in France and make France the supreme force in Europe.
Who is Cardinal Richeliew (remember those two facts)?
500
French public administrative officer who handles local government affairs.
What is an Intendent?
500
These were the rulers of Russia while Ivan was a child.
Who were the boyars?
500
These two countries fought in the the seven years war.
Who was England and France?
500
This man saw himself as the defender of the Roman catholic Church.
Who is Phillip (or more specifically Phillip the II)?