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Chapter 17a

Vocabulary Vargo

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The Austrian Noble family that ruled Holy Roman Empire and Netherlands during the 1500's who carried out constant warfare against of France and Ottoman Empire. Hapsburgs
master of Spanish painting, whose highly individual dramatic and expressionistic style met with the puzzlement of his contemporaries but gained newfound appreciation in the 20th century. El Greco
is a political and religious doctrine of royal and political legitimacy. It asserts that a monarch is subject to no earthly authority, deriving his right to rule directly from the will of God. Divine Right
A royal ruler with complete authority over the government and the lives of the people. Absolute Monarch
Hapsburg Emperor of Austria, Netherlands and Spain who retired to a monastery after years of fighting against protestants, France and the Ottoman Empire. Charles V
A devout Catholic, He is also known for organizing a huge naval expedition against Protestant England in 1588, known usually as the Spanish Armada which was unsuccessful due to storms and grave logistical problems. Philip II
Ruler of the Ottoman Empire's military, political and economic power. He personally led Ottoman armies in conquering the Christians. Sulieman
Issued on 13 April 1598 granted the Calvinist Protestants of France (also known as Huguenots) substantial rights in a nation still considered essentially Catholic. Edict of Nantes
In 1589 this Bourbon prince and Huguenot leader of Navarre issued the Edict of Nantes. Henry IV
The Cardinal was often known by the title of the King's "Chief Minister" or "First Minister". Richelieu
the posture and policy of a nation or group of nations protecting itself against another nation or group of nations by matching its power against the power of the other side. Balance of power
is a royal château in the region of France. This is where the finest halls and solons displayed the finest paintings and statues. Versailles
administrative official under the ancient régime in France who served as an agent of the king in each of the provinces, or generalities Intendants
Was an Italian Catholic cardinal, diplomat, and politician, who served as the chief minister of France from 1642 until his death in 1661. Marzarin
A French politician who served as the Minister of Finances of France from 1665 to 1683. He achieved a reputation for his work of improving the state of French manufacturing and bringing the economy back from the brink of bankruptcy. Jean Baptiste Colbert
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