1. fiogf49gjkf0d fiogf49gjkf0d Religious and political conflicts have always been intertwined,
but the combination was especially deadly in the era between
1540 and 1660. Why was this? |
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2. fiogf49gjkf0d fiogf49gjkf0d Although the religious warfare of this period seems
almost continuous, it took distinctive forms in France, the
Netherlands, and Germany. Explain why. |
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3. fiogf49gjkf0d fiogf49gjkf0d What factors led to the decline of Spain as Europe’s dominant
power, and to the rise of France? |
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4. fiogf49gjkf0d fiogf49gjkf0d The main causes of the English Civil War can be traced back
to the reign of Elizabeth I and her successor, James Stuart
of Scotland. What were the main sources of disagreement
between the Stuart monarchy and Parliament? |
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5. fiogf49gjkf0d fiogf49gjkf0d Intellectuals and artists responded to the challenges of this
era in creative ways. Identify some of the major figures and
ideas that emerged from this period of crisis. |
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