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World history test

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Has clearly defined boundaries, the government enforces laws, has a national language, feels national pride
And what four ways did modern State differ from medieval state?
They organize professional armies loyal to the throne and established a bureaucracy
What two things helped monarch organize and maintain their power during this era?
It was a loyal army which carried out the kinks commands and was responsible to the central government
Define bureaucracy?
No nation was to become too powerful. If one threatened to become too powerful, others joined against it
Define balance of power?
They were the main threat to the balance of power
Who were the Hapsburgs?
King of Spain and holy Roman Emperor
What were Charles V top two titles?
To his brother Ferdinand: The eastern Hapsburg lands and the position of holy Roman Emperor.
To his son Philip the second: The western Hapsburg lands and Spanish America
How did Charles divide his lands when he took over the throne in 1556 and retired?
It was charged with punishing heretics
How did the Spanish Inquisition help Philip || ?
They were Muslim descendants and they were converted but were still practicing Islam.
Who were the Moriscos and why were they a problem for Philip || ?
The combine Spanish, Venetian , and Papal fleet, defeated a Muslim fleet in the last big novel battle fought with galleys
What significant about the battle of Lepanto?
Troops sent into England to invade it
What was the "Invincible Armada"
Burden of war, drained treasury and resources, neglected trade and industry, farming declines
Why did Spain decline from power so quickly?
They resisted catholic control, which triggered a religious national war that would bring the downfall of the Holy Roman Empire
Why did the Czechs in Bohemia cause problems for Germanic Holy Roman Empire ?
German princes feared Ferdinand might try to extend power over them. it was fought to maintain the balance of power
Why was the 30 years war fought?
They were an ethnoreligious Group of French protestants or Calvinist who followed the reformed tradition. There was a bloody struggle between them and French Catholics .
Who were the Huguenots?
He was the leader of the Huguenots and a member of the house of Bourbon.
Who was Henry |V?
This decree provided religious toleration for Huguenots, except in Paris. It provided equal treatment under the law, and equal opportunity to hold government positions. It was issued by Henry |V.
What was the edict of Nantes?
Cardinal Richelieu
Who was Louis X||| leading minister?
Kings are ordained by God to possess all in command all. No one will determine anything for the king, the king was all powerful he alone was in charge.
What was the divine right of kings?
Jean Baptiste Colbert
Who was Louis X|V's minister of finance?
Improved tax collecting, improved agricultural methods, better shipbuilding, better foods and canals,
How did Jean Baptiste Colbert strengthen France's economy?
He fell religious minority might cause civil wars
Why did Louis X|V repeal the edict of Nantes ?
She was the daughter of Henry V|| and was a tudor.
Who was Elizabeth | ?
He was Elizabeth's cousin. And he was from Scotland
Who was James Stuart?
They wanted to eliminate: The rich robes of the clergy, ornamentation of churches, elaborate rituals, it's kneeling at communion.
What did the Puritans want?
It limited Kings power and gave him specific rights.
What was Petition of right?
Conflict between Charles | and Parliament over an Irish insurrection. Religion was a major cause
What was the basic cause of the English civil war?
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