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History Sec. 1 Vocab

World History Section 1 Vocab.

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Absolute Monarch A ruler whose power was not limited by having to consult with nobles, common people or their represenatives.
Divine Right Concept that the monarchs recieved their power from God.
Charles V King of Spain in 1516; Holy Roman Emperor. Struggled to keep territories within his empire under control. Gave his son Philip II and his brother control.
Peace of Augsburg An agreement that gave each German Prince the right to decide whether his state would be Protestant or Catholic.
Philip II Son of Charles V; went bankrupt and was a devout Catholic.
El Greco One of the most prominent painters; was Greek, most of his work was religious and reflected central role in the Counter Reformation.
Diego Velazquez Spanish painter; created masterpieces that portray people of all social classes, had the privelege of being the Court painter.
Miguel de Carvante Greatest writer of the golden age, most famous work os Don Quixote de la Mancha; about a man caught between medieval and modern worlds.
Sister Jauna Ines de la Cruz A mexican nun who wrote poetry, prose and plays, critized by church officials because of her belief that women had the right to education.
Spanish Armada A great fleet assembled by Spain in 1588 for an invasion of England.
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