Prussia in the 18th Century

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1. In 1740, Prussia, led by Frederick II (the Great) invaded the Silesia igniting the 1st Silesian War against what great power? France Russia Poland Austria

2. Which of the following was NOT a province of Brandenburg-Prussia when Frederick the Great became King? Pomerania East Prussia Saxony Brandenburg

3. What was the primary Christian denomination of the Prussian monarchy in the 18th century? (Hint: This is different from the denomination of the majority of the population). Southern Baptist Lutheran Calvinist Roman Catholic

4. King Frederick William I (1713-1740), was also referred to as who? The Sun King The Lion King The Philsopher King The Soldier King

5. The Seven Years' War in Europe(1756-1763) involved Prussia, with assistance from Great Britain, against France, Austria, Russia and Sweden. Which of the following statements is true reguarding Prussia in this war? Prussia lost and was forced to cede East Prussia to Russia Prussia occupied Vienna to end the war Prussia won but was finanicially exhausted Prussia lost and was forced to cede Silesia back to Austria

6. What year did Frederick the Great's reign end? 1776 1786 1742 1815

7. Name the 18th century Prussian philosopher who stated that "Englightenment refers to man's departure from his self-imposed tutelage." Immanuel Kant Voltaire Frederick the Great Moses Mendelssohn

8. Prussia was involved with Russia and Austria in several partitions of Poland between the years 1772 and 1795, which ended with the complete removal of the Kingdom of Poland from the map of Europe. How many partitions were there? 5 None, Poland was not partitioned until 1939 2 3

9. Which answer best decribes the Prussian economy in the 18th century? Well organized road network, and low taxes promoting integration with Western Europe Highly industrialized with economy based on coal production Highly agricultural with urban areas of textile Industry Seafaring economy with several overseas colonies

10. Who was the last Prussian king of the 18th and the first Prussian king of the 19th century? Frederick the Great Frederick IV Kaiser Wilhelm I Frederick William III