Rise of Austria and Prussia

Front

How was the Holy Roman Empire divided by religion in the 17th century? North - Protestant, South - Catholic

Back

North - Protestant; South - Catholic

Front

In May 1618, officials of King Ferdinand were thrown out of a castle window in Prague. This event, which kicked off the 30 Years War, is known as.

Back

The Defenestration of Prague

Front

The Thirty Years War led to severe depopulation in the Holy Roman Empire. How much of the German population was wiped out?

Back

1/3

Front

The Peace of Westphalia ended the Thirty Years War. What happened to Germany because of this peace treaty?

Back

Germany was divided into 300 separate states.

Front

What family ruled over Austria?

Back

Hapsburg

Front

Who was the first female emperor of the Holy Roman Empire?

Back

Maria Theresa

Front

What sparked the War of Austrian Succession?

Back

The Prussian seizure of Silesia

Front

What family ruled over Prussia?

Back

Hohenzollern

Front

What attribute best defined the Prussian state? Options: its monarchy, its culinary traditions, its art, its army

Back

its army

Front

By using his army to win victories over the great powers of Europe, Frederick II earned this nickname.

Back

Frederick the Great