Monarchs of Europe
Known as the "Sun King," he ruled France for 72 years.
Who is Louis XIV?
This war ended in 1648 with the Treaty of Westphalia.
What is the Thirty Years' War?
Dynasty that ruled England from 1485–1603.
Who are the Tudors?
The idea that kings receive their authority directly from God.
What is the Divine Right of Kings?
Russian czar known as “Ivan the Terrible.”
Who is Ivan IV?
English queen known as the "Virgin Queen" who never married.
Who is Elizabeth I?
This conflict established Great Britain as the dominant global power from 1756–1763.
What is the Seven Years' War?
This dynasty ruled Spain during the Age of Absolutism.
Who are the Hapsburgs?
The policy of maintaining equal power so no state dominates.
What is the Balance of Power?
Russian empress who expanded territory and embraced Western culture.
Who is Catherine the Great?
The Catholic king of Spain who sent the Armada to invade England.
Who is Philip II?
This treaty ended the Thirty Years' War and recognized Calvinism.
What is the Treaty of Westphalia?
Ruling family of Prussia and rivals of Austria.
Who are the Hohenzollerns?
The massive palace Louis XIV built to control his nobles.
What is the Palace of Versailles?
New capital city created by Peter the Great.
What is St. Petersburg?
French king who issued the Edict of Nantes granting religious freedom to Protestants.
Who is Henry IV?
The War of Austrian Succession ended in 1748 with this treaty.
What is the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle?
French dynasty that came to power after the Huguenot wars.
Who are the Bourbons?
The belief that the sovereign is the “first servant of the state” was expressed by this Prussian king.
Who is Frederick the Great?
New Russian noble class created under Peter the Great.
Who are the Dvorianie?
Russian czar who modernized his country and built St. Petersburg.
Who is Peter the Great?
War fought to prevent the union of France and Spain after Charles II’s death.
What is the War of Spanish Succession?
Dynasty that ruled Austria and held power in Central Europe.
Who are the Hapsburgs?
Government system where the monarch has total authority.
What is Absolutism?
Russian nobles forced by Peter the Great to shave their beards and adopt Western styles.
Who are the Boyars?