Chapter 21 Vocab Sections 1&2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Divine Right

Question 2

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

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Versailles

Question 3

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

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Cardinal Richelieu

Question 4

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

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Charles V

Question 5

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

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Spanish Armada

Question 6

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

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Miguel de Cervantes

Question 7

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

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Louis XIV

Question 8

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

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War of Spanish Succession

Question 9

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

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Jean Baptist Colbert

Question 10

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

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Absolute Monarchs

Question 11

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

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Intendant

Question 12

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

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Skepticism

Question 13

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

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Rembrandt van Rijn

Question 14

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

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Philip II

Question 15

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

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Henry IV

Questions 15