European History Flashcard

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Who signed the Peace of Augsburg?

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Charles V and the princes of the Holy Roman Empire

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What was the significance of the Edict of Nantes?

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It ended the French Wars of Religion and promoted religious tolerance.

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Who was known for centralizing the French government and building the Palace of Versailles?

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Louis XIV

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Who was known for advocating natural rights and influencing democratic revolutions?

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John Locke

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What was the outcome of the Spanish Armada?

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England became a dominant sea power.

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What was the Peace of Augsburg?

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A treaty that allowed German princes to choose either Lutheranism or Catholicism as the official religion of their territories.

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What did the Edict of Nantes grant?

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It granted religious freedom to the Huguenots in France.

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What was the role of Louis XIV in French history?

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He centralized power in France and is known as the 'Sun King'.

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What are natural rights according to John Locke?

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Life, liberty, and property.

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What was the significance of the Spanish Armada's defeat?

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It marked the decline of Spanish naval power and the rise of England as a major sea power.