Chpt 15-16

Question 0

A Puritan member of the lesser gentry, he organized a “New Model Army”. His army defeated the cavaliers.

Answer 0

Oliver Cromwell

Question 1

King of Spain

Answer 1

Charles I

Question 2

Modernizes Russia
• Took throne in 1682, 10 yrs old
• Learned from Western Europe, policy of westernization, ideas, culture and technology

Answer 2

Peter the Great

Question 3

Took reins of power from ineffective rulers and Russian nobles independence as Peter the Great left no heir. Reorganized provincial government, Codified laws.

Answer 3

Catherine the Great

Question 4

adoption of western ideas, technology, and culture

Answer 4

Westernization

Question 5

distribution of military and economic power that prevents any one nation from becoming too strong.

Answer 5

Balance of Power

Question 6

government in which a constitution or legislative body limits the monarch’s powers

Answer 6

Limited Monarchy

Question 7

parliamentary advisors to the king who originally met in a small room.

Answer 7

Cabinet

Question 8

government in which ruling power belongs to a few people

Answer 8

Oligarchy

Question 9

reduction in the number of people in an area

Answer 9

Depopulation

Question 10

soldier serving in a foreign army for pay

Answer 10

Mercenaries