Absolutism in the German States

Question 1

During the 30 years’ war, what happens

Answer 1

German states break away from the Holy Roman Empire

Question 2

___ was devastated by fighting, as was most ___

Answer 2

1.Prussia
2.german states

Question 3

The ____ family will rise to become ____ in 1701

Answer 3

1.Hohenzollern family
2.Kings of Prussia

Question 4

Hohenzollerns will give ___ permanent positions (military title) in the Prussian army in exchange for ___

Answer 4

1.Junkers
2.Land and castles

Question 5

In 1740, ___ also known as ___ is crowned the ___

Answer 5

1.Fedrick the Great
2.Fedrick II
3. King of Prussia

Question 6

Who will rise to the throne that same year?

Answer 6

the Hapsburg Empress Maria Theresa

Question 7

Throughout her reign, Maria Theresa will ___

Answer 7

Give birth to 16 children to ensure the Habsburg line

Question 8

1740-1748- War of Austrian Succession

Answer 8

1.Fedrick attacked the Hapsburgs
2.France joined Prussia; Britain helped Austria
3.The Hapsburgs lose territory to Prussia, but hold their own