Abeka Abeka World History Chapter 15: "Post-Reformation Europe," Section 2
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kk167 on December 1, 2011
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Abeka World History, World History, History
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This a thorough review of all the bold terms in Abeka World History and Cultures Chapter 15: "Post-Reformation Europe," Section 2: "Spain and Portugal After the Reformation" (pages 260-261).
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★★★THE COOLEST STUDY GROUP EVER!★★★, Abeka Kids Network 2, Abeka Kids Network, Abeka World History Students
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Charles V | king of Spain, Austria, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and a few Italian kingdoms who was elected as Holy Roman Emperor in 1519 and staunchly defended the Roman church |
| Philip II | Charles V's son who reigned over even more territory than his father, including Portugal, and was even more devoted to the Roman church; brought Spain's "Golden Century" to an inglorious end |
| John III | Portuguese king who introduced the Inquisition to his country, persecuted the Jews, and increased national debt |
| Miguel de Cervantes | Spain's most outstanding writer who wrote "Don Quixote" |
| "Don Quixote" | Miguel de Cervantes's masterpiece about a country squire who considers himself a knight at a time when knighthood is no longer in fashion |
| Luiz de Camoes | Portugal's greatest writer who wrote "Os Lusiadas" |
| "Os Lusiadas" | long epic poem by Luiz de Camoes that celebrates Portugal's history and heroes |
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