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What was the main reason Louis XIV ordered aristocrats to live at the Palace of Versailles?
What was the main reason Louis XIV ordered aristocrats to live at the Palace of Versailles?
At what age did Louis XIV become king?
At what age did Louis XIV become king?
Which advisor controlled the government before Louis XIV took full control?
Which advisor controlled the government before Louis XIV took full control?
What belief justified Louis XIV's rule as an absolute monarch?
What belief justified Louis XIV's rule as an absolute monarch?
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What significant construction project did Louis XIV begin to enforce his control over the aristocracy?
What significant construction project did Louis XIV begin to enforce his control over the aristocracy?
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What event marked the beginning of Protestantism?
What event marked the beginning of Protestantism?
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What was one major consequence of Martin Luther's 95 Theses?
What was one major consequence of Martin Luther's 95 Theses?
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Why did King Henry VIII seek an annulment from the Pope?
Why did King Henry VIII seek an annulment from the Pope?
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What did Queen Elizabeth I achieve during her reign?
What did Queen Elizabeth I achieve during her reign?
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What was the Edict of Nantes?
What was the Edict of Nantes?
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What was a primary reason for the rise of Protestantism in Northern Europe?
What was a primary reason for the rise of Protestantism in Northern Europe?
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What was one effect of Lutheranism on rural peasants in Germany?
What was one effect of Lutheranism on rural peasants in Germany?
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What role did privateers play in England during Elizabeth I's reign?
What role did privateers play in England during Elizabeth I's reign?
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Study Notes
Protestant Reformation
- Martin Luther's 95 Theses, criticizing Church practices, were spread rapidly via the printing press, sparking the Protestant Reformation.
- Luther's actions led to his excommunication and the formation of the Lutheran Church, giving hope to German peasants.
- Protestantism spread throughout Northern Europe, becoming both a religious and political movement.
- The Catholic Church's inability to stop the spread highlighted the shift in power dynamics.
English Reformation
- King Henry VIII's desire for annulment from Catherine of Aragon led to conflicts with the Pope and the English Reformation.
- Spain, Catholic, viewed Elizabeth I as illegitimate, leading to Spanish attempts to dethrone her.
- England's naval power grew under Elizabeth I, exemplified by defeating the Spanish Armada.
- Elizabeth I's reign is considered England's "Golden Age" characterized by Protestantism, exploration, and successful female leadership.
French Religious Conflict and Absolutism
- France, though mostly Catholic, had a significant Huguenot (Protestant) population.
- The Edict of Nantes, issued by King Henry IV, granted religious tolerance to Protestants.
- Louis XIV, becoming King at age four, established France as an absolute monarchy.
- Louis XIV's belief in divine right to rule and centralization of power led to the building of Versailles and control over aristocrats.
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Explore the key events and figures of the Protestant and English Reformations. From Martin Luther's impactful 95 Theses to King Henry VIII's decisive actions, this quiz delves into the religious and political shifts of the 16th century in Europe. Test your knowledge on how these movements reshaped society and governance.
