Enlightenment and Rulers Quiz

Which ruler from Prussia is listed in the document?

• Joseph II

• Catherine II

• Maria Theresa

• Frederick William I

What is the term for a person who follows another in a position or office?

• Predecessor

• Successor

• Ancestor

• Descendant

What is Enlightened Absolutism?

• A system of complete democracy

• A system where rulers govern by Enlightenment principles

• A system of military dictatorship

• A system of economic control

In which century did Enlightened Absolutism emerge?

• 17th century

• 18th century

• 19th century

• 20th century

Which European states tested Enlightened Absolutism?

• France, Spain, Italy

• Prussia, Austria, Russia

• England, Scotland, Ireland

• Germany, Poland, Hungary

What major European power emerged in the eighteenth century?

• France

• Prussia

• Spain

• Italy

What was notable about Prussia's army size compared to its state size?

• It was the smallest army in Europe

• It was the largest army in the world

• It was the fourth-largest army in the world

• It was the second-largest army in Europe

In what century did Prussia become a major European power?

• Seventeenth century

• Eighteenth century

• Nineteenth century

• Twentieth century

What is the definition of a "successor"?

• One who starts a new position.

• One who follows, especially taking over a throne, title, estate, or office.

• One who opposes a leader.

• One who advises a leader.

Why did King Frederick II of Prussia refuse to recognize the legitimacy of the empress of Austria?

• He wanted to support another claimant

• He wanted to weaken Austria

• He wanted to expand Prussian territory

• He was allied with Austria