Exploration, Science, Enlightenment and Absolutism

The logical procedure for gathering and testing data is known as ________________________

__________________, the most famous Prussian Ruler, was an Enlightened Despot because he created a fair/lawful society

What French king embodied the idea of Absolutism? (He gave himself the nickname - Sun King)

Which philosopher argued for religious tolerance and freedom of speech?

The civil servants sent out by the French Monarch to collect taxes and weaken the nobility were known as _______________

Russian nobles were also known as __________________.

Which concept was NOT part of the English Bill of Rights?

The family dynasty that ruled Prussia and would eventually unite Germany, was the ________________________.

This theory claimed the Sun was the center of the Universe.

The transfer of food, plants, and animals between the America's, Europe and Africa was known as what?

Which famous "Renaissance Man" was pressured by the church to renounce his theories or else face death?

This economic system was based on a country amassing wealth by obtaining gold, silver, and a favorable balance of trade

Which war was started as a result of the Habsburg Emperor shutting down Protestantism in the German state of Bohemia?

Control of the Americas were divided between Spain and Portugal, by the pope, with the ______________________.

A system in which individual own land, business and invest wealth for profit is what?

The 30 Years War was ended by what famous agreement/treaty?

The scientist responsible for the Heliocentric theory was _______________________

Which English legal concept prevented the King from throwing people in jail without just cause?

John Locke is famous for all of the following political concepts EXCEPT?

Which Russian Ruler fought the Ottoman Empire and gained access to the Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea?

The Habsburg family ruled what two empires in Europe during the Age of Absolutism?

All of the following were inventions that propelled exploration EXCEPT?

God, Gold and Glory were the primary motivations behind which historic period

Which conflict in England was started as a result of the persecution of Scottish Presbyterians?

Who was the individual who controlled the government of France during the rule of Louis XIII?

What was the name of the Puritan General who deposed Charles I and ruled England for 10 years in a military dictatorship

Which philosopher believed that to have law and order, people gave up their rights to a strong ruler?

The _____________________ granted religious toleration to all people in France, specifically the Huguenots.

The nobles of Prussia were given exclusive rights to be officers in the military. They are also known as ______________

___________________ was the first explorer to round the tip of Africa and land in India.

The Inca's and Aztecs were conquered by Spanish explorers known as the ______________________

Which scientist verified Copernicus's theory that the earth and planets revolve around the sun.

Ivan IV, the 1st Tsar of Russia is also known by what name?

Which of the following was NOT a way in which Peter the Great Westernized Russia?

Which family ruled France for most of the 1600's and 1700's?

The only thing Descartes knew for certain was __________________________

Many kings and queens in Europe believed god had chosen them specifically to rule. This is also known as _____________

What was the main cause of the 30 Years War?

Robert Boyle is famous for his work in what field?

Isaac Newton is most known for creating the what theory?

The most enthusiastic supporter of exploration in Portugal was _________________________.

Why is the Glorious Revolution significant to English History?

Which Habsburg, Spanish King was responsible for driving the Moors out of Spain in the event known as the Reconquista?

What doctor is famous for creating the small pox vaccine?

The Royal Dynasty that controlled Russia was which family?