By the end of King Philip II’s reign, Spain had

become the most populous empire in the world.

What did Peter the Great see as crucial to making Russia a great power?

using Western technology to modernize the army

laid the foundation for a Prussian state

Frederick William the Great Elector

William Shakespeare is viewed as a genius because his works

show keen insight into human nature.

James I of England believed in the divine right of kings, which is the idea that kings

received their power from God and were responsible to God.

In the Thirty Years’ War, France fought against both the Holy Roman Empire & Spain in order to

gain political leadership in Europe.

John Locke’s arguments were used in the eighteenth century to

support demands for constitutional government.

Oliver Cromwell’s defeat of the king of England’s forces allowed him to

take control of England & establish a military dictatorship

The mood of Mannerist art reflected the

religious upheavals of the Reformation.

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CH. 18: Conflict and Absolutism in Europe

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By the end of King Philip II’s reign, Spain had
become the wealthiest empire in the world.
become the most populous empire in the world.
successfully converted all Protestants.
successfully invaded England.
2
a great writer of the golden age of Spanish literature
William Shakespeare
Johann Sebastian Bach
George Fredric Handel
Miguel de Cervantes
3
officially ended the Thirty Years’ War
Frederick William the Great Elector
Peace of Westphalia
divine right of kings
Edict of Nantes
4
What did Peter the Great see as crucial to making Russia a great power?
forming military alliances with powerful nations
giving women a larger role in government
using Western technology to modernize the army
adopting a Western style of dress and etiquette
5
supporters of Parliament in the English Civil War
Puritans
Huguenots
Roundheads
Cavaliers
6
belief that a ruler gets his power from God
democracy
absolutism
constitutional monarchy
divine right of kings
7
laid the foundation for a Prussian state
Miguel de Cervantes
Johann Sebastian Bach
Frederick William the Great Elector
Louis XIV
8
William Shakespeare is viewed as a genius because his works
appeal to only the upper class.
have endured for many centuries.
emulate Greek and Roman classics.
show keen insight into human nature.
9
James I of England believed in the divine right of kings, which is the idea that kings
were granted the wisdom of God and was faultless.
could know the mind of God and could determine the future.
were equal to God and did not have to live by the laws.
received their power from God and were responsible to God.
10
architectural style characterized by elaborate ornamentation
El Greco
Reformation
Mannerism
baroque
11
Thomas Hobbes believed that humans were guided by
basic survival instincts.
a desire to avoid conflict.
religion and personal ethics.
reason and intellect.
12
ended the French Wars of Religion
Huguenots
Peace of Westphalia
Mannerism
Edict of Nantes
13
In the Thirty Years’ War, France fought against both the Holy Roman Empire & Spain in order to
gain political leadership in Europe.
preserve the divine right of kings.
win religious freedom for its citizens.
purge the Catholic Church of corruption.
14
John Locke’s arguments were used in the eighteenth century to
support demands for constitutional government.
restore papal influence within the government.
encourage people to live without government
justify absolutism and the divine right of kings.
15
Oliver Cromwell’s defeat of the king of England’s forces allowed him to
return England to Catholicism & create a Catholic Parliament
take control of England & establish a military dictatorship
restore the French monarchy to the throne
execute members of Parliament who disagreed with his policy
16
The mood of Mannerist art reflected the
religious upheavals of the Reformation.
relentless search for power.
principles of balance, harmony, and moderation.
emphasis on individuality and self-expression.
17
style of art that rejected the Renaissance ideals of balance and proportion
El Greco
Reformation
Mannerism
baroque
18
The foundation for a constitutional monarchy in England began with the
Edict of Nantes.
Glorious Revolution.
Toleration Act of 1489.
Bill of Rights.
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French Protestants influenced by John Calvin
Puritans
Catholics
Roundheads
Huguenots
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a fleet of warships
caravel
Navy
baroque
armada

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