Otto von Bismarck and the Unification of Germany

In which year was Otto von Bismarck born?

• 1815

• 1820

• 1830

• 1840

Which European power occupied Prussia when Bismarck was a child?

• England

• France

• Austria

• Russia

What was Otto von Bismarck's father's social status?

• Middle class professional

• Junker

• Nobleman

• Peasant

Where did Otto von Bismarck study to be a lawyer?

• Sorbonne University

• Heidelberg University

• Oxford University

• Göttingen university

What did Bismarck famously declare in his 'Blood and Iron' speech?

• The position of Prussia in Germany will not be determined by its liberalism but by its power

• Germany should be united through peaceful negotiations

• Prussia should focus on economic development

• Prussia should avoid any conflicts with other European powers

Which war is considered as the beginning of the German Wars of Unification?

• Seven Weeks’ War

• Franco-Prussian War

• Second Schleswig War

• Austro-Prussian War

What did Bismarck convince Austria to do in the Second Schleswig War?

• Join Prussia in invading Schleswig-Holstein

• Support Denmark

• Stay neutral

• Invade Prussia

What did Bismarck threaten to do if Kaiser Wilhelm gave the order to march on Vienna?

• Leave the country

• Throw himself from a fourth floor window

• Resign from his position

• Start a revolution

How many Germanic states were reduced to after Bismarck's new North German Confederation?

• 20

• 5

• 10

• 15

What was the final war planned by Bismarck to get the southern states onboard the new Germany?

• Second Schleswig War

• Austro-Prussian War

• Seven Weeks’ War

• Franco-Prussian War