World history, Chapters 16 Vocab Basketball!!! World history, Chapters 16
Absolutism the principle or the exercise of complete and unrestricted power in government.
Monarchy supreme power or held by a single person or royal family
Heir a person who inherits the right to rule after the death of the King or Queen
Divine Right Authority to rule comes directly from God
Armada a large group of vehicles, airplanes, or ships
Balance of Power Goal to maintain equal power among all European monarchs during the Age of Absolutism
Constitutional Monarchy Monarchy that requires the King to follow laws, restricts the Kings power
Mercenaries Soldiers for hire, not loyal to any country
Depopulation Reduction or loss of people living in one area
Westernization Adoption of Western nation ideas, technology, and culture. Example Russia adopting ideas from France and Great Britian
Warm Water Port A port for ships located in warm water that does not freeze over during the winter