Wars of Religion - AP European History
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What was the main conflict during the Eighty Years' War?
What was the main conflict during the Eighty Years' War?
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Dutch independence from Spain. The Dutch Revolt sought freedom from Spanish Habsburg political and religious control.
Dutch independence from Spain. The Dutch Revolt sought freedom from Spanish Habsburg political and religious control.
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Which Catholic monarch of Spain launched the Spanish Armada?
Which Catholic monarch of Spain launched the Spanish Armada?
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Philip II. The devoutly Catholic Spanish king sought to defend his faith militarily.
Philip II. The devoutly Catholic Spanish king sought to defend his faith militarily.
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Which English monarch restored the monarchy after the English Civil War?
Which English monarch restored the monarchy after the English Civil War?
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Charles II. The 'Merry Monarch' returned after Cromwell's Puritan Commonwealth collapsed.
Charles II. The 'Merry Monarch' returned after Cromwell's Puritan Commonwealth collapsed.
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What was the key conflict in the War of the Three Henrys?
What was the key conflict in the War of the Three Henrys?
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French Catholics vs. Huguenots. Three Henrys competed for the throne while religious factions fought bitterly.
French Catholics vs. Huguenots. Three Henrys competed for the throne while religious factions fought bitterly.
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Name the treaty that ended the Thirty Years' War.
Name the treaty that ended the Thirty Years' War.
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Peace of Westphalia. This comprehensive settlement reshaped European religious and political boundaries permanently.
Peace of Westphalia. This comprehensive settlement reshaped European religious and political boundaries permanently.
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What was the main impact of the Glorious Revolution on England?
What was the main impact of the Glorious Revolution on England?
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Established a constitutional monarchy. Parliament gained supremacy over the crown through this bloodless revolution.
Established a constitutional monarchy. Parliament gained supremacy over the crown through this bloodless revolution.
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Identify the policy that allowed French Protestants limited religious freedom.
Identify the policy that allowed French Protestants limited religious freedom.
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Edict of Nantes. Henry IV's religious settlement granted Huguenots worship rights in designated areas.
Edict of Nantes. Henry IV's religious settlement granted Huguenots worship rights in designated areas.
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Which war was concluded with the Treaty of the Pyrenees in 1659?
Which war was concluded with the Treaty of the Pyrenees in 1659?
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Franco-Spanish War. This treaty ended French-Spanish hostilities and confirmed Spanish decline.
Franco-Spanish War. This treaty ended French-Spanish hostilities and confirmed Spanish decline.
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Name the leader of the Protestant Union during the Thirty Years' War.
Name the leader of the Protestant Union during the Thirty Years' War.
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Frederick V of the Palatinate. Known as the 'Winter King,' he briefly ruled Bohemia before Catholic victory.
Frederick V of the Palatinate. Known as the 'Winter King,' he briefly ruled Bohemia before Catholic victory.
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In which country did the Eighty Years' War take place?
In which country did the Eighty Years' War take place?
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The Netherlands. Dutch provinces fought for independence from Spanish Habsburg rule.
The Netherlands. Dutch provinces fought for independence from Spanish Habsburg rule.
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Identify the ruler known for the policy of 'one king, one law, one faith.'
Identify the ruler known for the policy of 'one king, one law, one faith.'
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Louis XIV of France. The Sun King promoted Catholic unity and revoked Protestant privileges.
Louis XIV of France. The Sun King promoted Catholic unity and revoked Protestant privileges.
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Which religious reformer led the Reformation in Switzerland?
Which religious reformer led the Reformation in Switzerland?
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Ulrich Zwingli. Zwingli established Reformed Protestantism in Zurich before his death in 1531.
Ulrich Zwingli. Zwingli established Reformed Protestantism in Zurich before his death in 1531.
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Which city was besieged during the Siege of La Rochelle (1627-1628)?
Which city was besieged during the Siege of La Rochelle (1627-1628)?
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La Rochelle. Richelieu besieged this major Huguenot stronghold to crush Protestant resistance.
La Rochelle. Richelieu besieged this major Huguenot stronghold to crush Protestant resistance.
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Which ruler's policies led to the War of the Three Henrys?
Which ruler's policies led to the War of the Three Henrys?
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Henry III of France. Three rivals named Henry competed for the French throne amid religious conflict.
Henry III of France. Three rivals named Henry competed for the French throne amid religious conflict.
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Name the treaty that concluded the Habsburg-Valois Wars.
Name the treaty that concluded the Habsburg-Valois Wars.
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Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis, 1559. This peace treaty ended the long conflict between Habsburg and French forces.
Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis, 1559. This peace treaty ended the long conflict between Habsburg and French forces.
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Identify the event that marked the end of the Thirty Years' War.
Identify the event that marked the end of the Thirty Years' War.
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Peace of Westphalia, 1648. This treaty ended the devastating religious war and reshaped European politics.
Peace of Westphalia, 1648. This treaty ended the devastating religious war and reshaped European politics.
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Which English monarch was executed during the English Civil War?
Which English monarch was executed during the English Civil War?
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Charles I. Parliament executed the king in 1649 during England's republican period.
Charles I. Parliament executed the king in 1649 during England's republican period.
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Which religious settlement attempted to stabilize France in 1598?
Which religious settlement attempted to stabilize France in 1598?
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Edict of Nantes. Henry IV granted limited religious tolerance to French Protestants.
Edict of Nantes. Henry IV granted limited religious tolerance to French Protestants.
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Name the treaty that concluded the Habsburg-Valois Wars.
Name the treaty that concluded the Habsburg-Valois Wars.
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Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis, 1559. This peace treaty ended the long conflict between Habsburg and French forces.
Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis, 1559. This peace treaty ended the long conflict between Habsburg and French forces.
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Which religious group was targeted during the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre?
Which religious group was targeted during the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre?
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Huguenots. French Protestants were massacred in this brutal Catholic attack on August 24, 1572.
Huguenots. French Protestants were massacred in this brutal Catholic attack on August 24, 1572.
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Name the event that marked the beginning of the Thirty Years' War.
Name the event that marked the beginning of the Thirty Years' War.
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Defenestration of Prague, 1618. Bohemian nobles threw imperial officials from a window, sparking the conflict.
Defenestration of Prague, 1618. Bohemian nobles threw imperial officials from a window, sparking the conflict.
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What was the primary purpose of the Council of Trent?
What was the primary purpose of the Council of Trent?
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To counter the Protestant Reformation. This council reformed Catholic doctrine and practices to combat Protestant influence.
To counter the Protestant Reformation. This council reformed Catholic doctrine and practices to combat Protestant influence.
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Identify the main religious conflict addressed by the Edict of Restitution.
Identify the main religious conflict addressed by the Edict of Restitution.
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Restoration of Catholic properties. Ferdinand II's decree demanded return of Catholic lands lost since 1552.
Restoration of Catholic properties. Ferdinand II's decree demanded return of Catholic lands lost since 1552.
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Which country gained independence as a result of the Peace of Westphalia?
Which country gained independence as a result of the Peace of Westphalia?
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The Netherlands. The United Provinces achieved formal recognition of independence from Spain.
The Netherlands. The United Provinces achieved formal recognition of independence from Spain.
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Who was the Holy Roman Emperor at the start of the Thirty Years' War?
Who was the Holy Roman Emperor at the start of the Thirty Years' War?
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Ferdinand II. This Habsburg emperor championed the Catholic Counter-Reformation against Protestant rebels.
Ferdinand II. This Habsburg emperor championed the Catholic Counter-Reformation against Protestant rebels.
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What was the primary goal of the Catholic League in France?
What was the primary goal of the Catholic League in France?
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To eradicate Protestantism. This militant Catholic organization sought to eliminate French Protestant influence.
To eradicate Protestantism. This militant Catholic organization sought to eliminate French Protestant influence.
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Identify the leader who declared the Edict of Nantes.
Identify the leader who declared the Edict of Nantes.
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Henry IV of France. The former Protestant king converted to Catholicism and granted Huguenot rights.
Henry IV of France. The former Protestant king converted to Catholicism and granted Huguenot rights.
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What was the primary religion of the Dutch Republic after the Eighty Years' War?
What was the primary religion of the Dutch Republic after the Eighty Years' War?
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Calvinism. Protestant Dutch rejected Catholic Spanish rule and embraced Reformed Christianity.
Calvinism. Protestant Dutch rejected Catholic Spanish rule and embraced Reformed Christianity.
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What was the primary consequence of the Peace of Augsburg in 1555?
What was the primary consequence of the Peace of Augsburg in 1555?
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Allowed princes to choose Lutheranism or Catholicism. The principle of 'cuius regio, eius religio' let rulers determine territorial religion.
Allowed princes to choose Lutheranism or Catholicism. The principle of 'cuius regio, eius religio' let rulers determine territorial religion.
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Which empire was significantly weakened by the Thirty Years' War?
Which empire was significantly weakened by the Thirty Years' War?
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Holy Roman Empire. The war devastated German states and reduced imperial authority permanently.
Holy Roman Empire. The war devastated German states and reduced imperial authority permanently.
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