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Questions and Answers

Who first referred to the area east of the Rhine as Germania?

  • The Franks
  • Otto I
  • Julius Caesar (correct)
  • Charles the Great

What prevented the annexation of the Germanic tribes by the Roman Empire?

  • The Fall of the Western Roman Empire
  • The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest (correct)
  • The division of the Frankish Empire
  • The establishment of Germania Superior and Germania Inferior

Who became the first Holy Roman Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire?

  • Otto I (correct)
  • Julius Caesar
  • The Franks
  • Charles the Great

Which empire was divided among Charles the Great's heirs in 843?

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What was established along the Baltic and North Seas during the High Middle Ages?

<p>The Hanseatic League (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the last German Emperor and King of Prussia?

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What led to the end of the German Empire and the House of Hohenzollern's reign?

<p>Wilhelm II's abdication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was Wilhelm II's mother?

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What is considered one of the underlying causes of World War I?

<p>Wilhelm II's erratic foreign policy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Wilhelm II strengthen the German Empire's position as a great power?

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Flashcards

Who named Germania?

Julius Caesar was the first to refer to the area east of the Rhine as Germania.

Battle halting Roman annexation?

The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest prevented the Roman Empire from annexing the Germanic tribes.

First Holy Roman Emperor?

Otto I became the first Holy Roman Emperor.

Divided empire in 843?

The Frankish Empire was divided among Charles the Great's heirs in 843.

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Baltic & North Sea League?

The Hanseatic League was established along the Baltic and North Seas during the High Middle Ages.

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Last German Emperor?

Wilhelm II was the last German Emperor and King of Prussia.

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Event ending German Empire?

Wilhelm II's abdication led to the end of the German Empire and the House of Hohenzollern's reign.

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Wilhelm II's mother?

Princess Royal Victoria was Wilhelm II's mother.

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Cause of World War I?

Wilhelm II's erratic foreign policy is considered one of the underlying causes of World War I.

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How Wilhelm II strengthened Germany?

Wilhelm II strengthened the German Empire's position as a great power by building a powerful navy.

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