Rise of Austria and Prussia

How was the Holy Roman Empire divided by religion in the 17th century?

• North - Islamic

  South - Christian

• North - Protestant

  South - Catholic

• North - Protestant

  South - Orthodox

• North - Orthodox

  South - Catholic

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.

• The Defenestration of Prague

• The Demonstration of Prague

• The Protestant Revolution

• The Holy Roman Schism

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

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 1/3

• 1/5

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

• It was reformed into a stronger Holy Roman Empire.

• They were conquered by France.

• Germany became the most powerful nation in Europe.

• Germany was divided into 300 separate states.

What family ruled over Austria?

• Hapsburg

• Hohenzollern

• Burgermeister

• Bismarck

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

• Elizabeth I

• Maria Theresa

• Marie Antoinette

• Mary I

What sparked the War of Austrian Succession?

• The death of Maria Theresa

• The Prussian seizure of Silesia

• The death of Frederick I

• The French invasion of Austria

What family ruled over Prussia?

• Hapsburg

• Hohenzollern

• Burgermeister

• Bismarck

What attribute best defined the Prussian state?

• its monarchy

• its culinary traditions

• its art

• its army

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

• Frederick the Great

• Frederick of Silesia

• Frederick the Conqueror

• Frederick the Bold