Ap euro Ch 15 terms and events

Absolute Monarchy

• is a hierarchical structure in all matter and life, though by medieval Christianity to have been decreed by God.

• a form of government in which a monarch acts as head of state within the parameters of a written or blended constitution.

• a form of monarchy in which the monarch rules in their own right or power.

• a system of society in which the government is controlled by men.

Great Chain of being

• is a hierarchical structure in all matter and life, though by medieval Christianity to have been decreed by God.

• a form of government in which a monarch acts as head of state within the parameters of a written or blended constitution.

• a form of monarchy in which the monarch rules in their own right or power.

• a system of society in which the government is controlled by men.

Constitutional monarchy

• is a hierarchical structure in all matter and life, though by medieval Christianity to have been decreed by God.

• a form of government in which a monarch acts as head of state within the parameters of a written or blended constitution.

• a form of monarchy in which the monarch rules in their own right or power.

• a system of society in which the government is controlled by men.

Patriarchal

• is a hierarchical structure in all matter and life, though by medieval Christianity to have been decreed by God.

• a form of government in which a monarch acts as head of state within the parameters of a written or blended constitution.

• a form of monarchy in which the monarch rules in their own right or power.

• a system of society in which the government is controlled by men.

The Fronde

• was a series of civil wars in France between 1648 and 1653. Occurring in the midst of the France-Spanish War, which began in 1635.

• early 17th-century period of boyar efforts to regain power and foreign invasion following the death of Ivan IV who died without an heir. Ended with the selection of Michael Romanov as tsar in 1613.

• government department that replaced the patriarch that consisted of several bishops headed by a layman, procurator general, that governed the church according to the tsar's secular requirements.

• War-Broke out as Peter attacked Sweden(with assistance from Poland and Denmark) in his quest to establish a Russian trading port on the Baltic. After being routed initially, Peter re-organized his army on the western model and eventually gained Estonia, Livonia, and Karella on the Baltic. War is decided with the Battle of Poltava, but ends with the Peace of Mystadt in 1721. Sweden became a second-rate power after the war.

Great Northern War

• was a series of civil wars in France between 1648 and 1653. Occurring in the midst of the France-Spanish War, which began in 1635.

• early 17th-century period of boyar efforts to regain power and foreign invasion following the death of Ivan IV who died without an heir. Ended with the selection of Michael Romanov as tsar in 1613.

• government department that replaced the patriarch that consisted of several bishops headed by a layman, procurator general, that governed the church according to the tsar's secular requirements.

• War-Broke out as Peter attacked Sweden(with assistance from Poland and Denmark) in his quest to establish a Russian trading port on the Baltic. After being routed initially, Peter re-organized his army on the western model and eventually gained Estonia, Livonia, and Karella on the Baltic. War is decided with the Battle of Poltava, but ends with the Peace of Mystadt in 1721. Sweden became a second-rate power after the war.

“Times of Trouble”

• was a series of civil wars in France between 1648 and 1653. Occurring in the midst of the France-Spanish War, which began in 1635.

• early 17th-century period of boyar efforts to regain power and foreign invasion following the death of Ivan IV who died without an heir. Ended with the selection of Michael Romanov as tsar in 1613.

• government department that replaced the patriarch that consisted of several bishops headed by a layman, procurator general, that governed the church according to the tsar's secular requirements.

• War-Broke out as Peter attacked Sweden(with assistance from Poland and Denmark) in his quest to establish a Russian trading port on the Baltic. After being routed initially, Peter re-organized his army on the western model and eventually gained Estonia, Livonia, and Karella on the Baltic. War is decided with the Battle of Poltava, but ends with the Peace of Mystadt in 1721. Sweden became a second-rate power after the war.

Holy Synod-

• was a series of civil wars in France between 1648 and 1653. Occurring in the midst of the France-Spanish War, which began in 1635.

• early 17th-century period of boyar efforts to regain power and foreign invasion following the death of Ivan IV who died without an heir. Ended with the selection of Michael Romanov as tsar in 1613.

• government department that replaced the patriarch that consisted of several bishops headed by a layman, procurator general, that governed the church according to the tsar's secular requirements.

• War-Broke out as Peter attacked Sweden(with assistance from Poland and Denmark) in his quest to establish a Russian trading port on the Baltic. After being routed initially, Peter re-organized his army on the western model and eventually gained Estonia, Livonia, and Karella on the Baltic. War is decided with the Battle of Poltava, but ends with the Peace of Mystadt in 1721. Sweden became a second-rate power after the war.

Intendants

• a title given to a high ranking official or administrator, especially in France, Spain, Portgual, or one of their colonies.

• A general assembly representing the French estates of the realm summoned by Louis XVI to propose solutions to France’s Financial problems.

• were French aristocrats whose rank came from holding certain judicial or administrative posts

• a Moor in Spain especially one who accepted Christian baptism

Robe Nobles-

• a title given to a high ranking official or administrator, especially in France, Spain, Portgual, or one of their colonies.

• A general assembly representing the French estates of the realm summoned by Louis XVI to propose solutions to France’s Financial problems.

• were French aristocrats whose rank came from holding certain judicial or administrative posts

• a Moor in Spain especially one who accepted Christian baptism