WH F+C Chapter 5 Absolutism

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heretic

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one who does not conform to established doctrine

Answer explanation

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divine right of kings

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the belief that the king gets his power from God and not from his subjects

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national sovereignty

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the independence of a state combined with the right and power of regulating itself without foreign interference

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Roundheads

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supporters of the Parliament in the English Civil War

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czar

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Russian for caesar; the title used by Russian emperors

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Mannerism

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an artistic movement that emerged in Italy in the 1520s and 1530s; it marked the end of the Renaissance by breaking down the principles of balance, harmony, and moderation

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baroque

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An artistic style of the seventeenth century characterized by complex forms, bold ornamentation, and contrasting elements

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absolutism

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A form of government, usually hereditary monarchy, in which the ruler has no legal limits on his or her power.

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Cavaliers

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supporters of King Charles I in the English Civil War.

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Puritans

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English Protestants who believed that the Church of England needed further reform and sought to simplify and regulate forms of worship