Absolute Monarchs Review

Which war resulted in no exchange of territories? The Seven Years War

What did Michael Romanov start that would last for approximately 300 years? Dynasty

Name two reasons why you think Louis XIV built such a huge palace. Show off wealth, power, prestige, wanted his nobles to live close by him, centralized government, etc.

What term means monarchs power comes from the will of God? Divine Right

Who agreed to a new translation of the Bible? James I

Diplomatic Revolution The major “reversal of alliances” that took place after the War of the Austrian Succession was known as the ___________. Diplomatic Revolution

The War of the Austrian Succession was fought over the possession of lands belonging to whom? Maria Theresa

It was great farm land and had iron deposits. Why was Silesia valuable land to fight over between Frederick the Great and Maria Theresa? It was great farm land and had iron deposits.

What was Frederick the Great’s real name? Frederick II

What did the term “westernize” mean for Russia? To become culturally and economically like Europe.

Who was the minister to Louis XIII who took steps to strengthen the power of the monarchy at the expense of the Huguenots and the nobility? Cardinal Richelieu

What was Louis XIV’s nickname? The Sun King

What was the name of the group of monarchy’s representatives in the provinces that made up France? Intendants

Name 2 of the rulers we discussed from Russia. Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great, The Romanov’s, Catherine the Great

What was Catherine the Great’s real name? Catherine II

Why did Europe not want France and Spain to unite? They would become a major economic and political power.

War of the Spanish Succession What was the name of the conflict that was waged to prevent the union of the French and Spanish thrones? War of the Spanish Succession

Why were the Puritans upset at Henry VIII’s reform to the Catholic Church? They thought that Henry did not go far enough in his changes. Only far enough to allow himself to get a divorce.

What is another term for “Equality of Power” between countries? “Balance of Power”

Henry IV granted religious and political rights to the French Huguenots in which document? The Edict of Nantes

Who cancelled the Edict of Nantes? Louis XIV

What allowed Maria Theresa to inherit her father’s land? Pragmatic Sanction

Where did Philip II rule? Spain

Who was the minister of finance under Louis XIV whose policies of mercantilism caused France’s economy to grow and prosper? Jean Baptiste Colbert

What does the title “Czar” mean? Caesar/Emperor

What caused Mary I to get the nickname “Bloody Mary”? Burned over 300 people at the stake

What was she trying to do in the attempt to kill all these people? Tried to destroy the Anglican Church. Remember, she was a devout Catholic.

What was the protestant rebellion against the Holy Roman Empire that resulted in France gaining the area of Alsace? Thirty Years War

House of Commons, House of Lords What are the names of the two houses of Parliament? (Not House of Representative and Senate) House of Commons, House of Lords

Where did Ivan the Terrible rule? Russia

What was Ivan the Terrible’s real name? Ivan IV

Rank was dependent of performance of government service is known as what?. Service Nobility

Who created the King James Version of the Bible that is so widely used in English-speaking countries? James I

Why did Russia feel the need to acquire a warm water port? Their only port was on the Arctic Ocean, and their shallow water port was frozen over during most of the year.

Name two things Peter the Great did to attempt to westernize Russia. Went in disguise to research Europe, took people back to Russia from Europe that knew how to implement European ideas, warm water port, wanted to bring the Renaissance-Reformation-Scientific Revolution to Russia.

What was Peter the Great’s real name? Peter I

What were Jean-Baptiste Colbert’s goals (2) with mercantilism? Be self-sufficient, no imports, keep wealth in their own country, higher tariffs, manufacture only what they needed.

Where did Henry IV rule? France

What caused Spain to lose its status as the most powerful country in Europe (2)? War, Debt, Bankruptcy

What did the Peace of Westphalia end? The Thirty Years War

Where did Maria Theresa rule? Austria

Sure hope you’re ready for your quiz! Who do you think was the “greatest” individual leader of this unit and why? Sure hope you’re ready for your quiz!