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The French Wars Of Religion
Imperial Spain and the Reign of Philip II
England and Spain
The Thirty Years War
Four Periods of War
100
What is another name for French Protestants?
Huguenots
100
How did Philip II receive some of his riches?
From silver mines in present-day Bolivia and Zactecas in Mexico
100
Who was Mary I's husband?
Philip II
100
Where did the Thirty Years War take place?
The Holy Roman Empire
100
Who became king after Ferdinand II was kicked off the throne?
Frederick V
200
Why was Calvinism more appealing then Catholicism?
Because the Guises were Catholic and had more power
200
How many people were in Europe in the 1600's?
70 million
200
.Why were the Protestants afraid of Mary I?
Because she burned 282 Protestants at the stake since she was a strong Catholic
200
How many states were in Germany?
360
200
How many people died in the course of the wars?
1/3 of Germanies Population
300
Who was Francis II's regent?
His mother Catherine de Medici.
300
What country did Philip II want to conquer?
Netherlands
300
Why did Elizabeth I not marry Philip II?
Because he was a strong Catholic and she wanted religious freedom
300
What was the foundation of Lutheranism rights?
Peace of Augsburg
300
Who was the religious king that became the leader of the Protestant forces during the Swedish period of war?
Gustavus Aldolphus of Sweden
400
How many people were killed in the Saint Bartholomew's day massacre?
20,000 people
400
Why were the Spaniards forcing new taxes on the Netherlandians?
Because of the revolt of the people of the Netherlands
400
Why was Mary, Queen of Scots executed?
Because she was plotting to kill Elizabeth I
400
Why were Lutherans disrespected by Calvinists?
Because a Calvinists shredded the host and called it a "fine God"
400
What countries did King Christian IV join with to increase his lands during the Danish period?
English, French, and Dutch
500
Which Henry was now the rightful heir to the French throne?
Henry of Navarre
500
What was the Spanish Fury?
It was when Spanish soldiers were leaderless and unpaid rampaged through the streets of Netherlands and killed 7,000 people.
500
Which country was dominant after the Spanish Armada's defeat?
France
500
Who formed the Catholic League?
Maximillian of Bavaria
500
Overall during the course of these wars, recap whether any changes have occurred in the Holy Roman Empire?
Nothing changed