Chapter 21 Vocab Sections 1&2

King Louis XIV's luxurious palace that was symbol of his reign & power.

As king of France who granted the Huguenots protection by passing the Edict of Nantes.

A French government official appointed by the monarch to collect taxes and administer taxes.

Most famous & well known of the Dutch Renaissance artists, his art focused on Humanism.

A king or queen who has unlimited power and seeks to control all aspects of society.

King of Spain, the Netherlands and Spain’s colonies who also ruled all of Portugal’s colonies.

Finance Minister of France who helped France prosper creating a favorable balance of trade.

Author of Spain’s first modern novel that attacked the modern world & valued old traditions.

Hapsburg that ruled Austria, Spain & her colonies, the Netherlands & few Italian city-states

Catholic leader of France that ruled behind the scenes during the reign of Louis XIII.

War lasting from 1701 - 1713 when nations fought to prevent the France from controlling Spain.

King of France who would be France’s longest reigning monarch - known as the Sun King.

Philosophy saying that nothing can be known for certain & is considered pessimistic.

The idea that a monarch is God’s representative on earth & therefore is only answerable to God.

Spanish fleet of 120 ships that was defeated while trying to invade England.