Lesson 2D.2.3
2D.2.3 Austro-Prussian rivalry, 1852–66 Quiz: Pearson Edexcel History, Unit 4
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The 20 questions
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Which minister led Prussia's conservative government during the political reaction of the 1850s?
- Helmuth von Moltke
- Otto von Manteuffel
- Otto von Bismarck
- Albrecht von Roon
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Who became Prince Regent of Prussia in 1858 due to Frederick William IV's illness?
- Prince William
- Prince Frederick
- Otto von Bismarck
- Prince Leopold
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Which organisation continually excluded Austria, maintaining Prussia's economic leadership among German states?
- The Erfurt Union
- The Bund
- The Frankfurt Parliament
- The Zollverein
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Who was appointed Minister-President of Prussia in September 1862 to resolve a budget crisis?
- Otto von Bismarck
- Otto von Manteuffel
- Edwin von Manteuffel
- Albrecht von Roon
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What type of organisation was the Nationalverein, founded in 1859?
- Trade union federation
- Conservative military alliance
- Socialist political party
- Liberal nationalist society
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Which 1865 agreement divided administration of Schleswig and Holstein between Prussia and Austria?
- Gastein Convention
- Peace of Vienna
- Treaty of Prague
- Capitulation of Olmütz
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At which decisive 1866 battle did Prussian forces inflict a major defeat on Austria?
- Gravelotte
- Leipzig
- Sedan
- Königgrätz
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What issue caused the severe constitutional conflict between the Prussian Crown and parliament in 1860–62?
- Crown land sales
- Army reform budget
- Religious reform
- Zollverein tariffs
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In his famous 1862 speech, what did Bismarck state would decide the great questions of the day?
- Economic sanctions
- Iron and blood
- Parliamentary majorities
- Diplomatic treaties
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Which 1859 war weakened Austria financially and militarily prior to its confrontation with Prussia?
- Second Italian War
- Second Schleswig War
- Crimean War
- Franco-Prussian War
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Which duchies were disputed between Denmark and the German Confederation in 1864?
- Alsace and Lorraine
- Savoy and Nice
- Istria and Dalmatia
- Schleswig and Holstein
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Which 1863 agreement secured Prussian diplomatic support for Russia during the Polish revolt?
- Olomütz Punctuation
- Gastein Convention
- Treaty of Prague
- Alvensleben Convention
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Why did Austria's 1863 proposal to reform the German Confederation fail?
- Popular uprising
- Russian intervention
- French invasion
- Prussian boycott
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Which major power was permanently excluded from German affairs after the 1866 war?
- France
- Austria
- Russia
- Bavaria
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Which party was formed by German liberals who backed Bismarck after 1866?
- Centre Party
- National Liberal Party
- Progressive Party
- Social Democratic Party
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Which Prussian War Minister directed crucial army reforms during the 1860s?
- Prince Karl Friedrich
- Albrecht von Roon
- Helmuth von Moltke
- Otto von Bismarck
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Which firearm gave the Prussian infantry a decisive tactical advantage in 1866?
- Maxim gun
- Minié rifle
- Dreyse needle gun
- Chassepot rifle
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Which decisive battle of July 1866 secured Prussia's military victory over Austria?
- Battle of Gravelotte
- Battle of Sadowa
- Battle of Leipzig
- Battle of Sedan
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Which 1866 act retroactively approved Bismarck's unconstitutional spending during the budget crisis?
- October Diploma
- May Laws
- Anti-Socialist Law
- Indemnity Bill
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Why did Bismarck insist on lenient peace terms for Austria in 1866?
- Prevent permanent enmity
- Annex Austrian territory
- Disband Prussian forces
- Please Russian allies
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