Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Reading Skill Philip was a major supporter of the arts. Arts and learning flourished
during this time, which is called Spain's Siglo de Oro, or "golden century." This
period produced several significant artists and writers, including El Greco and the
novelist Miguel de Cervantes. The literary work Don Quixote by Cervantes is
considered to be Europe's first modern novel.
Review Questions
1. The Hapsburg empire included the Holy Roman Empire and the
Netherlands.
2. Philip ruled with complete authority over the government and the lives of
the people.
CHAPTER 4 SECTION 2
Note Taking Study Guide, p. 66
The Reign of Louis XIV
Louis XIV No meetings of Estates General; Made France the leading power of
Europe; Sun as a symbol; Expanded bureaucracy; Built strong French army; Made
Versailles a symbol of power; Used rituals to reduce threat from nobles;
Patronized the arts
Summary p. 67
Reading Check Louis XIV fought costly wars to extend French borders. He also
revoked the Edict of Nantes, which led to hundreds of hard-working Protestants
fleeing the country.
Vocabulary Strategy Erode means "wear away or disintegrate."
Reading Skill Louis XIV governed as an absolute monarch. Under his rule, the
royal government expanded, trade and commerce fueled the country's economy
making France the wealthiest country in Europe, and a strong army enforced his
policies at home and abroad.
Review Questions
1. He issued the Edict of Nantes to protect Protestants. This granted the
Huguenots religious liberty and other freedoms.
2. Intendants were royal officials who collected taxes, recruited soldiers, and
carried out the king's policies in the provinces.
CHAPTER 4 SECTION 3
Note Taking Study Guide p. 68
Evolution of the English Parliament
-Tudors consult with and control Parliament. Parliament insists Charles I gain
Both
Adopted Western ideas
Catherine
Established warm-water port on Black Sea
Enlightened ruler
Took eastern Poland
Summary p. 73
Reading Check on territory along the Baltic Sea won from Sweden
Vocabulary Strategy Stipulated means "made a specific demand."
Reading Skill Possible answer: Peter the Great; and Catherine the Great
modernize Russia.Review Questions 1. He began a policy of westernization
and began adopting Western ideas, technologies, and culture. 2. She expanded
Russia's borders by defeating the Ottoman empire, and she acquired the warmwater port on the Black Sea.