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Rise of Austria and Prussia

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

North - Islamic

South - Christian

b)

North - Protestant

South - Catholic

c)

North - Protestant

South - Orthodox

d)

North - Orthodox

South - Catholic

2.

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.

a)

The Defenestration of Prague

b)

The Demonstration of Prague

c)

The Protestant Revolution

d)

The Holy Roman Schism

3.

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

a)

1/2

b)

1/4

c)

1/3

d)

1/5

4.

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

a)

It was reformed into a stronger Holy Roman Empire.

b)

They were conquered by France.

c)

Germany became the most powerful nation in Europe.

d)

Germany was divided into 300 separate states.

5.

What family ruled over Austria?

a)

Hapsburg

b)

Hohenzollern

c)

Burgermeister

d)

Bismarck

6.

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

a)

Elizabeth I

b)

Maria Theresa

c)

Marie Antoinette

d)

Mary I

7.

What sparked the War of Austrian Succession?

a)

The death of Maria Theresa

b)

The Prussian seizure of Silesia

c)

The death of Frederick I

d)

The French invasion of Austria

8.

What family ruled over Prussia?

a)

Hapsburg

b)

Hohenzollern

c)

Burgermeister

d)

Bismarck

9.

What attribute best defined the Prussian state?

a)

its monarchy

b)

its culinary traditions

c)

its art

d)

its army

10.

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

a)

Frederick the Great

b)

Frederick of Silesia

c)

Frederick the Conqueror

d)

Frederick the Bold

11.

Who were the great powers of Europe in 1750?

a)

Prussia

b)

France

c)

Britain

d)

Russia

e)

Austria