AP World History: Unit 3 Flashcard

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The Palace of Versailles

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A symbol of King Louis XIV's absolute power and the center of political life in France.

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Martin Luther's translation of the Bible into German

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Enabled common people to read the Bible, fostering personal interpretation and reducing reliance on the Catholic Church.

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Split between Sunni and Shia Islam

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Primarily due to disagreement over the rightful successor of Muhammad.

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Impact of the Jesuits on the Counter Reformation

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They spearheaded missionary work in Asia and the Americas, promoting Catholicism.

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Simony

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The practice of selling church positions to the highest bidder.

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Absolute Monarchy

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A form of government where the monarch has absolute power over the state and government.

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The Reformation

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A religious movement in the 16th century that led to the establishment of Protestant churches.

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The Peace of Westphalia

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A series of treaties that ended the Thirty Years' War in 1648 and marked the beginning of state sovereignty.

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The Counter Reformation

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The Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation, aiming to reform the church and regain followers.

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Indulgences

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Payments made to the Church for the forgiveness of sins, criticized during the Reformation.