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Global-Harrington/El

Chap 21- Absolute MonarchsSection1-3

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Philip II 1527-1598 powerful ruler in europe;inherited spain, spanish netherland , american colonies
bullion gold or silver in the form of solid bars
reconquista campaign to drive Muslims from Spain
El Greco born in Greece but influenced Spanish Art;painted religious themes
Diego Velazquez Spanish Artist; painted nobility
absolute monarchs kings or queens who believed all of the power rested in their hands
divine right the idea that God created the monarchy and monarchs acted as God's representatives on earth
absolutism the belief that ruler has absolute control over the empire and its people.
Editct of Nantes religious tolerance-Huguenots could live in peace in France;set up their house of worship
Cardinal Richelieu 1624 ruler of France; weakened noble's power and moved against the huguenots
skepticism the idea that nothing can be known for certain
Louis XIV` most powerful ruler in France; sun king
Versailles palace of grandeur; where King Louis XIV lived
War of Spanish Succession 1701-England, Austria,Portugal waged war against France and Spane
30 Year War conflict over religion, territory and power
Maria Theresa ruled Austria; mother of Marie Antoinette;decreased power of nobility;cared for peasants
Frederick the Great ruled Prussia; he wanted Austria's land
7 year's war Austria, France,Russia, against Britain,Prussia fought over territory
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