Lesson 17.4 Rise of Austria and Prussia

What has been the primary religious conflict in Chapter 17 The Age of Absolutism?

• Muslim vs. Jewish

• Muslim vs. Christian

• Protestant vs. Catholic

• Hindu vs Muslim

Who was Maria Theresa?

• Maria Theresa was a renowned scientist who discovered the theory of relativity.
• Maria Theresa was the only female ruler of the Habsburg dominions and the last of the House of Habsburg.
• Maria Theresa was a fictional character in a popular novel series.
• Maria Theresa was a famous actress in the 19th century.

What was the primary cause of the Thirty Years' War?

• Economic competition
• Territorial disputes
• Religious conflict
• Political power struggle

What is a mercenary?

• A mercenary is a person who is hired to fight in a foreign army or engage in military operations for personal gain.
• A mercenary is a person who fights for a cause they believe in.
• A mercenary is a person who fights for their own country's army.
• A mercenary is a person who fights without any payment or reward.

What world-wide war lasted from 1756 to 1763?

• World War I
• Napoleonic Wars
• Seven Years' War
• World War II