Topic 12 test Flashcards
How was Charles V connected to the Habsburg Empire?
His grandfather died so he became the ruler of the Hapsburg Empire
Explain the belief of the divine right of kings.
It was the belief that their authority came straight from God
How did Europeans of the 17th and 18th centuries romanticize the medieval period of nights and chivalry?
Spanish literature (Don Quixote)
Explain the four major points in the piece of Westphalia?
- The Holy Roman Empire is broken up and German states divide
- Netherlands and Sweden are independent of Spain
- France gains territory
How did Philip II of Spain influence the art of his era? (4 reasons)
- Made Spain the greatest power in Europe
- strengthened Catholic Church
- expanded Spanish influence
- gained financial support
Why did Russia, Prussia, and Austria join forces in 1772?
divided Poland among the three groups
What was Peter the Great’s ultimate goal with westernization in Russia?
Peter the great wanted to make Russia an ultimate power and strengthen the military by westernization
Explain the glorious revolution and how James the second was involved.
He was involved in the toleration act (This act enhanced religious toleration)
He was also the son of James the first
Why did Austria change alliances in the mid-1700s?
They began to lose land And they are afraid of Prussia’s dominance
List four characteristics of Britain’s constitutional government in the 1700s?
a constitutional government is a government whose powers defined and limited by law
- political parties (two parties, whigs & tories)
- The cabinet system
- Prime Minister
- oligarchy
What were the main beliefs of Thomas Hobbes?
state of nature, social contract
Thomas believed that people are evil and that they would kill if they were not governed correctly
List four rulers of this period who would be considered enlightenment monarchs
Catherine the Great, Fredrick the Great, Maria Theresa, Joseph II
Who was Adam Smith?
Adam Smith was a Scottish economist
Why is Adam Smith considered an enlightenment figure?
He created the free enterprise system that would shape productive economies today and also wrote wealth of nations
In what way did George III impact the British government?
He tries to bend parliament to his will.
He wanted to regain power but his policies were mostly disastrous. He caused the 13 colonies to become independent.
