Set: Absolute Monarchies

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TermDefinition
monarchyIn absolutism, power lies with the
nationalismUnder absolutism, local feudal loyalties were replaced with
habsburgCharles the V was a member of this royal family
Frederick William Iabandoned lavish french courts of his father, then established schools and a big professional military
Catherine the GreatQueen who used similar solutions as Elizabeth of England
Philip IIMarried to Mary Tudor
Henry IVa ruler who was both protestant and catholic
Peter the GreatPlans to westernize included building a new capital city
Mary ITried to recatholicize England
Henry VIIIDeclared himself head of his own church
Charles VSigned the Peace of Augsburg
Louis XIVRepealed the Edict of Nantes
Louis XIVBuilt an elaborate capital to intimidate and frustrate the nobility
Louis XIVExpanded his empire into Canada
Philip IIAttacked England with the Spanish Armada
Cardinal RichelieuLouis XIII was highly influenced by this man
RussiaA war with sweden gave which country valuable territory
DutchWho was not a Catholic member of the 30 years war
ElizabethTudor queen who helped England to become a superpower
Catherine the GreatRussia expanded westward into poland and eastward into asia under who
Frederick the GreatWhat monarchy formed an alliance with Great Britain during the 7 years war

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Created January 15, 2009
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  1. Frederick the Great What monarchy formed an alliance with Great Britain during the 7 years war - 5 misses
  2. Frederick William I abandoned lavish french courts of his father, then established schools and a big professional military - 4 misses
  3. Philip II Married to Mary Tudor - 3 misses
  4. Louis XIV Repealed the Edict of Nantes - 2 misses
  5. Charles V Signed the Peace of Augsburg - 2 misses
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