U4 L11 Wars In Religion Flashcards
What were the three groups of thought that developed out of religious differences in France?
- Huguenots, French Calvinists
- Catholics, wanted Catholicism as only natural religion
- Politiques, Catholics interested in politics than religion
When did France become officially Catholic?
1560
How did Queen Catherine attempt to unite France?
arranged marriage between her Catholic daughter and leader of Huguenots, King Henry of Navarre
What occurred in the royal wedding of Queen Catherine’s daughter and King Henry of Navarre that might have caused Protestant retaliation?
A Huguenot leader, who was a guest of the wedding was killed
How did Queen Catherine try to prevent Protestant retaliation after the Huguenot leader was killed in the wedding?
- wiped out Protestantism
- attacked Protestants on Saint Bartholomew’s Day
How many were killed on The Saint Bartholomew’s Massacre?
ten thousand
When did Henry of Navarre become King Henry IV of France ?
1589
What was the name of the line of kings that Henry of Navarre staretd?
Bourbon kings
What was the Edict of Nantes, when was it passed and by who?
- 1598, Henry of Navarre
- gave Protestants more freedom
- could hold :govt offices
- public worship without persecution
- ended series of religious wars in France
How many provinces was the Netherlands made up of in the 16th century?
17
What were the people of Belgium divided by?
language and religion
What was the religion and languages of of the northern and southern provinces of the Netherlands?
N- Dutch, Calvinistic
S- Flemish, French, Catholic
When did Philip II of Spain take over the Netherlands?
1555
What did Philip II bring to the Netherlands?
- Catholicism
- Spanish control
- taxation
Which Queen aided the Dutch in their rebellion against the Spanish?
Queen Elizabeth I of England