Chapter 17 Vocabulary

Absolute Monarch A ruler with complete authority over the government and lives of the people he or she governs 1

Divine Right Belief that a ruler’s authority comes directly from GOD 2

Armada A fleet of ships 3

Intendant Official appointed by King Louis VIX to govern the provinces, collect taxes, and recruit soldiers 4

‘ Levee Morning ritual during which nobles would wait upon King Louis XIV 5

Balance of Power Distribution of military and economic power that prevents one nation from becoming too strong 6

Dissenter Protestants whose views and opinions differed with those of the Church of England 7

Habeas Corpus Principle that a person cannot be held in prison without first being charged with a crime. Latin – Have Body ( where’s the body) 8

Limited Monarchy Government in which a constitution or legislative body limits a monarchs powers 9

Elector One of seven German princes who could chose the Holy Roman Emperor 10

Mercenary Soldier serving in a foreign army for pay (Soldier of Fortune) 11

depopulation Reduction in population 12

westernization Adoption of Western European ideas, technology, and culture 13

Land owning noble in Russia under the Czars Boyar Land owning noble in Russia under the Czars 14

A port that is free of ice all year. Warm-Water Port A port that is free of ice all year. 15

Partition Divide 16

Huguenots French Protestants 17

Versailles Residence and seat of government established by King Louis XIV 18

Puritan Protestant sect in England hoping to "purify" the Anglican church of Roman Catholic traces in practice and organization. 19

Puritan Protestant sect in England hoping to "purify" the Anglican church of Roman Catholic traces in practice and organization. 20