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Which event is considered Europe's first modern constitution?
Which event is considered Europe's first modern constitution?
- Congress of Vienna
- French Revolution
- Constitution of May 3rd (correct)
- American Declaration of Independence
The Napoleonic Wars took place from 1804 to 1815.
The Napoleonic Wars took place from 1804 to 1815.
True (A)
What major event occurred in 1776 that was inspired by Enlightenment ideals?
What major event occurred in 1776 that was inspired by Enlightenment ideals?
American Declaration of Independence
The __________ of Poland were significant events where the nation lost its sovereignty in 1772, 1793, and 1795.
The __________ of Poland were significant events where the nation lost its sovereignty in 1772, 1793, and 1795.
Match the following events or concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following events or concepts with their descriptions:
Which event marked the end of the medieval period?
Which event marked the end of the medieval period?
Humanism was an intellectual movement during the Renaissance that focused on divine studies.
Humanism was an intellectual movement during the Renaissance that focused on divine studies.
Who invented the printing press that revolutionized knowledge dissemination?
Who invented the printing press that revolutionized knowledge dissemination?
The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was formed in _____ through the Union of Lublin.
The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was formed in _____ through the Union of Lublin.
Which statement about the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth is correct?
Which statement about the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth is correct?
Match the following figures to their achievements:
Match the following figures to their achievements:
Louis XIV was a French king who promoted the idea that he was the state.
Louis XIV was a French king who promoted the idea that he was the state.
What was the term used for the devastating Swedish invasion of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth from 1655 to 1660?
What was the term used for the devastating Swedish invasion of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth from 1655 to 1660?
The fall of __________ in 1453 marked the end of the medieval period.
The fall of __________ in 1453 marked the end of the medieval period.
Gutenberg’s Printing Press was invented in __________, revolutionizing knowledge dissemination.
Gutenberg’s Printing Press was invented in __________, revolutionizing knowledge dissemination.
The __________ of 1776 led to the declaration of independence in America.
The __________ of 1776 led to the declaration of independence in America.
The Battle of __________ in 1683 was a crucial victory against the Ottoman Empire.
The Battle of __________ in 1683 was a crucial victory against the Ottoman Empire.
The __________ of 1848 consisted of a series of liberal uprisings throughout Europe.
The __________ of 1848 consisted of a series of liberal uprisings throughout Europe.
Flashcards
Golden Age of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
Golden Age of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
A period of great cultural and economic growth in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, characterized by advancements in art, science, and literature.
Noble Democracy
Noble Democracy
A political system in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth where the nobility held significant power in governance, influencing laws and electing the king.
Baroque Art
Baroque Art
A 17th-century European artistic style characterized by grandeur, drama, and a sense of tension, often featuring elaborate decorations and strong contrasts.
The Deluge (Swedish invasion)
The Deluge (Swedish invasion)
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Thirty Years' War
Thirty Years' War
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Louis XIV
Louis XIV
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Constitutional Monarchy
Constitutional Monarchy
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Battle of Vienna (1683)
Battle of Vienna (1683)
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Industrial Revolution
Industrial Revolution
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Revolutions of 1848
Revolutions of 1848
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Partitions of Poland
Partitions of Poland
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Napoleonic Wars
Napoleonic Wars
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Congress of Vienna
Congress of Vienna
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Fall of Constantinople (1453)
Fall of Constantinople (1453)
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Gutenberg's Printing Press (1455)
Gutenberg's Printing Press (1455)
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Discovery of America (1492)
Discovery of America (1492)
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Union of Lublin (1569)
Union of Lublin (1569)
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Thirty Years' War (1618-1648)
Thirty Years' War (1618-1648)
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Study Notes
The Renaissance (1453-1492)
- The fall of Constantinople (1453) ended the medieval period.
- Gutenberg’s Printing Press (1455) revolutionized knowledge dissemination.
- The discovery of America (1492) and the fall of Granada marked the beginning of the modern age.
- Humanism emphasized human potential and achievements.
- Mikołaj Kopernik introduced the heliocentric model of the universe.
- Leonardo da Vinci excelled in art, science, and engineering.
The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth (16th Century)
- The Union of Lublin (1569) formed the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
- This union combined Poland and Lithuania under a noble democracy.
- This period experienced a Golden Age of cultural and economic prosperity.
- Religious tolerance allowed different faiths (Catholics, Protestants, Orthodox Christians, and Jews) to coexist.
- The noble democracy system gave significant power to the nobility in governance.
Europe in the 17th Century
- The Thirty Years' War ended in 1648, reshaping Europe's political and religious landscape.
- Louis XIV, a French king, embodied absolutism with his declaration "L'État, c'est moi."
- The English Revolution led to the establishment of a constitutional monarchy.
- A constitutional monarchy divides power between the monarchy and a governing parliament.
- Baroque Art was characterized by grandeur, drama, and tension.
The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth During 17th Century Wars
- The Deluge (1655-1660) was a devastating Swedish invasion.
- Jan Sobieski, the King of Poland, defeated the Ottoman Empire at the Battle of Vienna (1683).
- Bohdan Khmelnytsky led Cossack uprisings against the Commonwealth.
Enlightenment and the 18th Century
- The American Declaration of Independence (1776) embraced Enlightenment ideals.
- The French Revolution (1789-1799) overthrew the monarchy and established a republic.
- The Industrial Revolution caused significant technological and economic changes.
- The Age of Reason emphasized science, rationality, and progress.
The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the 18th Century
- The Constitution of May 3rd (1791), Europe's first modern constitution, attempted to reform the Commonwealth.
- The Commonwealth was partitioned three times (1772, 1793, 1795) by Prussia, Austria, and Russia, losing its sovereignty.
- A cultural revival emerged to preserve Polish identity amidst foreign rule.
From the Napoleonic Era to the Crimean War
- The Napoleonic Wars (1804-1815) reshaped European borders and inspired Polish independence movements.
- The Congress of Vienna (1815) established a conservative order after Napoleon.
- Revolutions of 1848 were a series of liberal uprisings across Europe.
- The Industrial Revolution led to urbanization and economic changes.
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