Age of absolutism test updated 2023 questions and answers complete

Age of absolutism test updated 2023 questions and answers complete What are Absolute monarchs Kings or queens who held all the power within their state's boundaries What was the absolute monarch's goal To control every aspect of society What is divine right The idea that God created the monarchy and the monarchy acted as God's representative on earth How did monarchs justify their power By divine right True or false: Monarchs answered only to God True Ferdinand and Isabella came from which two families Aragon and Castile Who completed the reconquista by defeating Muslims in Granada and expelling muslims from Spain Ferdinand and Isabella In 1492, who funded the voyage of Christopher Columbus to the New World Isabella did What made Spain the first modern European power Trade and colonies in the New World How did Ferdinand and Isabella force religious unity They persecuted non-Catholics during the Spanish Inquisition What led to an economic decline in Spain Many artisans and merchants fled What family was Charles V from The habsburg family Who was elected emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, ruled over Spanish colonies in the Americas, parts of Italy and the Netherlands, and was heir to the throne of Spain and Austria Charles V What people group did Charles V struggle against German Protestants What did Charles V sign The peace of augsburg What did the peace of Augsburg do It allowed German princes to choose their own religion What did Charles V retire to A monastery True or false: When Charles V split his empire, he gave Ferdinand the Holy Roman Empire and Philip Spain, the American colonies, and the Spanish Netherlands True Philip II Shy, serious, and deeply religious. Worked hard to expand Spanish territory, seized Portugal's throne, and acquired Portuguese land in Africa, India, and East Indies. Incredibly wealthy. Huge standing army. How did Philip II defend Catholicism He fought the Ottoman Empire, fought Dutch protestant rebels, and attempted to invade England for being protestant Dutch Revolt 11 years of war further slowed the Spanish economy Why did the Spanish Armada begin Because Spain (Philip II) wanted England to be catholic Other reasons that Spain began the Spanish Armada They were angry over the execution of mary queen of scots How did Spain have the money to build the Armada They used wealth from the new world What 2 leaders were involved in the Spanish Armada Philip II and queen Elizabeth Did England (queen Elizabeth) remain Protestant or return to Catholicism Remained Protestant What did England (queen Elizabeth) do about the Spanish Armada Ordered English ships led by Francis Drake to raid Spanish treasure ships in the New World. They sent troops to support Dutch rebels Spanish plan Meet up with 30,000 soldiers in Netherlands before invading England English plan Using smaller, faster ships, skilled sailors, and long-range cannons to pester the Armada Who won the Spanish Armada England Weaknesses in the Spanish empire Inflation, nobles did not pay taxes, imports, and the Dutch revolt Queen Elizabeth I Constantly in conflict with parliament over money, left a large debt Edict of nantes Granted religious rights to the Huguenots Who was cardinal richelieu Louis XIII's prime minister, real power behind the throne What did cardinal Richelieu do Worked to increase the power of the Bourbons, moved against the Huguenots, and weakened nobles' power. How did Cardinal Richelieu move against the Huguenots He didn't limit their right to worship, but instead he forbid Protestant cities from having walls Who involved France in the 30 years war to limit Habsburg power cardinal richelieu did The Bourbon was... Kings of France Who was the first king of the Bourbon family Henry IV What are Huguenots French Protestants French religious wars Conflicts between Catholics and Huguenots St. Bartholomew's day massacre 6 week nationwide slaughter of Huguenots How did the st bartholomew's day massacre begin Started when Huguenot nobles were attending the wedding of the kings sister and a Huguenot prince named Henry of Navarre What did Henry IV do because many ppl opposed him He converted to Catholicism Who said this: "Paris is well worth a mass" Henry IV Who was the leader when the edict of Nantes and Huguenot conflicts were occurring Henry IV was Who became king at age 8, was the son of Henry IV, was controlled by his mother and cardinal richelieu?