Absolutism and Divine Right

Flashcards about Absolutism, Divine Right, and the English Reformation.

Louis XIV

Absolute monarch of France from the Bourbon dynasty who established a centralized government.

Versailles

Louis XIV's palace and personal residence; location of the royal court and chief offices of state, used to keep the court occupied and away from political intrigue.

Edict of Nantes (Revocation)

Revoked in 1685 by Louis XIV, leading to the persecution of Huguenots (French Protestants).

Huguenot

A French Protestant persecuted during the reign of Louis XIV after the Edict of Nantes was revoked.

Absolutism

A system of government in which the ruler holds total power, including the ability to levy taxes, make laws, administer justice, control state officials and foreign policy.

Divine Right

The belief that monarchs receive their right to rule from God, and their authority cannot be questioned; they are only accountable to God.

Mardi Gras

Also known as Fat Tuesday or Carnevale; a celebration involving excess, often linked to religious traditions before Lent.

Wycliffe

A reformer in England known for translating the Bible into English.

Tyndale

Known for creating a better translation of the Bible into English.

Henry VIII

King of England from the Tudor dynasty; initially Catholic and pro-Pope, he broke with Rome to establish the Church of England.

Act of Supremacy

Declared Henry VIII the supreme head of the Church of England.

Anne Boleyn

One of the wives of Henry VIII; Her child with Henry VIII was declared heir to the throne via the Act of Succession.

Act of Succession

Made Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn's child the heir to the throne of England.

Anglican Church/Church of England

The Protestant church established by Henry VIII after breaking with the Catholic Church.

Louis XIV

Absolute monarch of France from the Bourbon dynasty who established a centralized government.

Versailles

Louis XIV's palace and personal residence; location of the royal court and chief offices of state, used to keep the court occupied and away from political intrigue. $Visual: Picture of the Palace of Versailles$

Edict of Nantes (Revocation)

Revoked in 1685 by Louis XIV, leading to the persecution of Huguenots (French Protestants).

Huguenot

A French Protestant persecuted during the reign of Louis XIV after the Edict of Nantes was revoked.

Absolutism

A system of government in which the ruler holds total power, including the ability to levy taxes, make laws, administer justice, control state officials and foreign policy. $Consider: Examples of countries with absolutist rulers today$

Divine Right

The belief that monarchs receive their right to rule from God, and their authority cannot be questioned; they are only accountable to God. $Biblical Reference: Romans 13:1-7$

Mardi Gras

Also known as Fat Tuesday or Carnevale; a celebration involving excess, often linked to religious traditions before Lent. $Visual: Image of Mardi Gras celebrations$

Wycliffe

A reformer in England known for translating the Bible into English. $Impact: Paved the way for greater access to religious texts$

Tyndale

Known for creating a better translation of the Bible into English. $Fun Fact: His translation was instrumental in the English Reformation$

Henry VIII

King of England from the Tudor dynasty; initially Catholic and pro-Pope, he broke with Rome to establish the Church of England. $Visual: Portrait of Henry VIII$

Act of Supremacy

Declared Henry VIII the supreme head of the Church of England. $Historical Context: Marked the beginning of the English Reformation$

Anne Boleyn

One of the wives of Henry VIII; Her child with Henry VIII was declared heir to the throne via the Act of Succession. $Fun Fact: Anne Boleyn was beheaded for treason$

Made Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn's child the