Semester 2 Finals: Unit 2 - Monarchs of Europe

Absolute Monarchs

A ruler whose power was not limited — COMPLETE control over gov't and people's lives

Divine right

Received their power from God

Who was Philip II?

A European ruler known for his attempts to make England Catholic.

What significant action did Philip II take to try to influence England?

He married the Queen of England.

What military action did Philip II undertake against England?

He sent an armada.

What was a key factor in Spain's influence and power during Philip II's reign?

Spain reached the height of its influence and power because of him.

How did Philip II manage the governance of Spain?

He did not listen to his advisors and dictated all actions of Spain.

Louis XIV

"Sun King", absolute monarch of France, built Palace of Versailles

Elizabeth I

protestant, succeeded Mary and reestablished Protestantism in England, defeated Spanish Armada

Peter the Great

czar of Russia who introduced ideas from western Europe to reform the government

Parliament

the lawmaking body of British government

English Bill of Rights

document that gave England a government based on a system of laws and a freely elected parliament