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388 General History oj Europe QUESTIONS I. Why is the study of the development of Russia and Prussia of special interest today ? What peoples belong to the Slavic race ? What was the extent of the realms of the Tsar of Russia in 1914? In what portions of eastern Europe were the Slavs settled at the time of the barbarian invasions ? Tell what you can of the early history of Russia. What were some of the results of the Tartar invasion in Russia ? What were the boundaries of Russia upon the accession of Peter the Great ? What territory did he add? What reforms and changes did Peter introduce ? II. How did the elector of Brandenburg come to be the king of Prussia? How did the early Hohenzollerns undertake to develop Prussia? Explain the circumstances which led to the War of the Austrian Succession. Give an account of the Seven Years' War. Show why so many nations became involved in the war. How did Frederick earn his title of "the Great"? III. What were the internal weaknesses of Poland which made her an easy prey for her neighbors? Describe the partitions of Poland with the use of the map. IV. Review briefly the history of the Hapsburgs. What were their possessions at the time of Maria Theresa? Why has Austria always been concerned in the affairs of Turkey? What peoples were under the rule of the Hapsburgs? Locate these on the map.