12.2 - Absolutism in Austria, Prussia, and Russia

What territorial changes resulted from the Peace of Westphalia, ending the 30 Years' War?

• The Holy Roman Empire was united under a single ruler.
• Spain separated from the Hapsburg empire.
• The Netherlands and the Swiss Confederation became independent states.
• The German states became Protestant.

How were Austria and Prussia similar?

• Both sought to consolidate power and expand their territory.
• Both were ruled by the Hohenzollern family.
• Both emerged from the Thirty Years War as strong Catholic states.
• Both were formed by the Peace of Westphalia

Why did Austria shift alliances in the mid-1700s?

• Austria was afraid of Britain was an expanding power.
• Austria began to see Prussia as a greater threat than France.
• Austria saw Prussia as an ally against the Ottomans.
• Austria sought to create a united German state.

Which of the following BEST describes Peter the Great's approach toward westernization?

• He shrewdly gained the support of the boyars before introducing western ways.
• He upheld Russian tradition and introduced western ways gradually.
• He used autocratic power to introduced rapid change.
• He imposed French language and customs on the Russian court.

Catherine the Great was born a _____ princess.

• Russian
• Spanish
• French
• German