Flashcards on Absolute Monarchy and Related Topics

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absolute monarch

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A ruler that has unlimited power and authority over his or her power.

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divine right

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The belief that a ruler's authority comes directly from God.

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Charles V

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King of Spain who was declared the Holy Roman Emperor by buying votes from people. He expanded the empire and confronted Protestants (Martin Luther).

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Peace of Augsburg

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Agreement signed by Charles V in 1555 which gave each German prince the right to decide whether his state would be Catholic or Protestant.

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Phillip II

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Charles V's son who was given the Netherlands, Spain, Sicily, and Spain's colonies in the Americas when the empire was divided by his father. The empire reached its height under his rule.

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El Greco

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Spanish prominent painter. Most of his work was religious and reflected Spain's central role in the Counter-Reformation.

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Diego Velazquez

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Artist who created masterpieces that portray people of many social classes.

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Miguel de Cervantes

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Author of Don Quijote de la Mancha.

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Sister Juana Ines de la Cruz

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Mexican poet who was criticized for her work. She talked about the rights that women should have.

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Spanish Armada

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A great fleet that was assembled by Phillip to stop England from raiding his ships. It consisted of 130 ships and 20,000 soldiers.