Europe in the 17th century | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

What was Baroque art used for in Protestant Europe?

It was used to reflect the everyday life of the bourgeoisie.

Who commissioned work from the Baroque artists in Protestant Europe?

The bourgeoisie.

What was Baroque art used for in the Catholic Church?

It was used as propaganda for the Counter-Reformation.

Who else commissioned work from the Baroque artists in Catholic Europe?

Absolute monarchs.

Who commissioned work from the Baroque artists in Catholic Europe?

The Church.

What were the aesthetic values of the Baroque?

An emphasis on motion, complexity, light and colour, realism and the use of drama and symbolism.

When did it take place?

Mostly in the 17th century, but also in the 18th century.

What was the Baroque?

An artistic, social and cultural movement.

The artists of the Renaissance started an artistic revolution that continued in the Baroque era, when artists put more emphasis on light and colour and created more complex works of art. True or false?

true

The only area that remained unaffected by the division between Catholic and Protestant Europe was art and culture. True or false?

false

There were many changes in the field of science. Traditional beliefs were challenged and the scientific method gained more and more followers. True or false?

true

17th Europe was divided. In some parts, traditional society continued, and in other parts, the bourgeoisie emerged and began imposing its values and tastes. True or false?

true

The 17th century was a period of cultural and economic growth throughout Europe. True or false?

false

What happened to religion?

The religious wars ended and religious freedom emerged.

What type of monarchy prevailed in Europe?

The absolute monarchy.

What type of state predominated after the war?

Nation-states.

What happened to Germany after the signing of the Peace of Westphalia?

It fragmented.

Which country achieved independence from the Kingdom of Spain?

the Netherlands.

Which power achieved hegemony in Europe?

France

Tell us the causes of the 17th-century conflicts in Europe

Religious disputes between Catholics and Protestants. Social conflicts between aristocratic groups and bourgeois forces.Clashes between European powers.

Say whether the following element of the English political system correspond to executive power or legislative power: King

executive power

Say whether the following element of the English political system correspond to executive power or legislative power: Parliament.

executive power

Say whether the following element of the English political system correspond to executive power or legislative power: Government.

executive power

Say whether the following element of the English political system correspond to executive power or legislative power: House of Lords.

legislative power

Say whether the following element of the English political system correspond to executive power or legislative power: House of Commons.

legislative power

In the 17th century, the kingdoms of peninsular Spain underwent a severe cultural crisis. True or false?

false

In the 17th century, France emerged as a major power in Europe. True or false?

true

The 17th century was characterised by wars in Europe; the Spanish Empire suffered several defeats, which led to the loss of Habsburg hegemony. True or false?

true

The Habsburgs of the 17th century were Philip III, Philip IV and Charles III. True or false?

false

The Habsburgs of the 17th century expanded the borders of the Spanish Empire. True or false?

false

Traditional production methods were replaced by...

manufacturers and the "domestic system".

There was a dramatic decline in Mediterranean and Baltic trade, and a rise in that of...

the Atlantic Ocean.

The Thirty Years' War was fought between...

Protestant and Catholic states and the great powers of Europe.

The demographic decline of the 17th century was due to...

bad harvests, traditional methods of agriculture, epidemics, wars and emigration to the Americas.

17th-century Europe was characterised by...

economic difficulties, religious confrontations and conflicts between nations.

The most important arned conflict of the 17th century was the Twenty Years' War. True or false?

false

In the United States and the Netherlands, the power of the monarchies was limited and parliamentary systems were established. True or false?

false

The politics of the 17th century were characterised by conflicts between the absolute monarchies and religious clashes. True or false?

true

During the 17th century, new economic powers emerged, colonial trade developed and capitalism appeared. True or false?

false

There was a serious population and economic crisis throughout the 17th century. True or false?

True