Chapter 23 Graphic Tour

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Chapter 21-Absolute Monarchs in Europe Guided Tour

1. Page 586 Which country defeated Philip II’s Spanish Armada in 1588?

2. Page 587 When did American colonists declare their independence from England?

3. Page 588 In his portrait what did Louis XIV use his clothing to demonstrate? What did the gold flower symbolize?

4. Page 588 What three items did Louis XIV use to symbolize the power he wields?

5. Page 590 How many ships and soldiers did Phillip II send into the English Channel in the summer of 1588?

6. Page 591 What members of Philips IV’s family are depicted in Las Meninas?

7. Page 592 What happened to the price of Tulip bulbs when the supply couldn’t meet the demand?

8. Page 593 How did Rembrandt show the individuality of each man in his painting The Night Watch?

9. Page 594 List two causes and effects of absolutism?

10. Page 597 Why did Cardinal Richelieu have himself portrayed standing in his painting?

11. Page 598 How tall was Louis XIV? What did he wear to help him seem taller?

12. Page 598 What did Louis XIV do on his travels that he prevented others from doing?

13. Page 599 What do Saint Simon’s memoirs provide insight into?

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14. Page 600 How much did the Palace at Versailles cost in 2003 dollars?

15. Page 600 How many workers and horses were used during the Palace of Versailles construction?

16. Page 600 What happened to the fountains as the king walked towards or away from them?

17. Page 601 What battle is being depicted in this painting?

18. Page 602 Approximately how many U.S. dollars was a livre equal to in 1992?

19. Page 605 What creature is depicted on the imperial crest of the Hapsburgs?

20. Page 606 What changes did Maria Theresa make while serving as the Austrian empress?

21. Page 606 How did Frederick receive his nickname “The Great”?

22. Page 609 What was Peter “The Great” known to do to silver plates in order to demonstrate his strength?

23. Page 612 What were samovars used for brewing during the mid-18th century?

24. Page 612 How many horses were used to pull troikas?

25. Page 613 What did Russians use to insulate their homes from the wind during Peter “The Greats” reign?

26. Page 615 What is happening to Charles I in this engraving?

27. Page 616 According to the maps depicting the events of the English Civil War (1642-1645) as time went on who gained more territory the Puritans or the Royalists?