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Ch. 4 WH vocab

World History Exam Study Guide

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He did the following during his long reign: expanded Spanish influence, strenghtened the Catholic church and made his power absolute. His power was given to him by his father. Philip II
inherited the throne- He was the Sun King and believed that everything in the Nation revolves around him. He said "L'etat, c'est" moi which means "I am the state." Louis XIV
He ruled according to english laws, lectured Parliament about divine right, dissolved parliament and collected taxes on his own. Dates 1603-1625 James I
He was a puritan and skilled general- organized a army for parliament made of officers with skill, army defeated cavaliers. Oliver Cromwell
fleet of ships armada
belief that a rulers authority comes directly from God. Divine Right
Law issued by French King Henry IV in 1598 giving more religious freedom to French protestants Edict of Nantes
Royal french residence owned by King Louis XIV and it was a symbol of his wealth and power. versailles
distribution of military and economic power that prevents any one nation from becoming too strong. Balance of power
government in which the ruling power belongs to a few people. oligarchy
supported parliament- they were the manufacturers and the Puritan clergy. rounheads
supported Charles I and were wealthy nobles proud of their wealthy appearance. cavaliers
soldier serving in a foriegn army for pay mercenary
a prussian ruler who came to power upon the death of his father. Gained loyalty by giving nobles positions in the army and the government. Frederick William I
legislative body made up of representatives of the three estates in prerevolutionary France The Estates General
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