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Saare County - Quiz
Contributed by: Fernandes
  • 1. Who led the Danish army's attempt to conquer Saaremaa in 1206?
A) King Valdemar II
B) King John I of Sweden
C) Bishop Theodorich
D) Andreas de Velven
  • 2. In which year did the Livonian Brothers of the Sword and Bishop Theodorich invade Saaremaa?
A) 1220
B) 1236
C) 1241
D) 1216
  • 3. What was the outcome for the Swedish garrison in Lihula in 1220?
A) They were taken as hostages by the Oeselians.
B) They retreated to Reval.
C) They successfully defended against the Oeselians.
D) The entire Swedish garrison, including the Bishop of Linköping, was killed.
  • 4. Who established a stone fortress on Saaremaa in 1222?
A) The Livonian Brothers of the Sword
B) Valdemar II
C) Bishop Theodoric
D) King John I of Sweden
  • 5. What happened to the Danish stronghold established in 1222?
A) It was abandoned by the Danes without conflict.
B) It was besieged, surrendered within five days, and then leveled.
C) It successfully repelled Oeselian attacks.
D) It became a permanent Danish base.
  • 6. Which strongholds did the Livonian Brothers of the Sword, Riga, and Bishop of Riga conquer in 1227?
A) Muhu and Valjala
B) Lihula and Pöide
C) Kaarma and Reval
D) Pöide and Muhu
  • 7. Who signed the treaty with the Oeselians in 1241?
A) Anno Sangerhausenn
B) Bishop Theodorich
C) Andreas de Velven, Master of Teutonic Order in Livonia
D) King Valdemar II
  • 8. What did the 1255 treaty grant to the Oeselians?
A) Control over all of Saaremaa
B) Distinctive rights concerning land ownership, social system, and autonomy from certain religious rules.
C) Complete independence from Teutonic Order
D) Exemption from paying taxes
  • 9. What event occurred in 1261 involving the Oeselians?
A) They accepted Christianity again.
B) They renounced Christianity and killed all Germans on the island.
C) They established a new stronghold.
D) They signed a peace treaty with Danish Estonia.
  • 10. Which forces defeated the Oeselians in 1261?
A) The united forces of the Livonian branch of the Teutonic Order, Bishopric of Ösel-Wiek, and Danish Estonia.
B) Danish army alone
C) Only the Livonian Brothers of the Sword
D) Swedish army led by King John I
  • 11. What happened on July 24, 1343, in Saaremaa?
A) They accepted Christianity again.
B) A new stone fortress was established.
C) They signed a peace treaty with the Teutonic Order.
D) The Oeselians killed all Germans and clerics, besieged the fort at Pöide.
  • 12. Who led the campaign over the frozen sea to Saaremaa in February 1344?
A) Andreas de Velven
B) Burchard von Dreileben
C) King Valdemar II
D) Master Anno Sangerhausenn
  • 13. What was the fate of the Oeselians' king Wesse in 1344?
A) He was hanged.
B) He became an ally to the Teutonic Order.
C) He fled to mainland Estonia.
D) He negotiated a peace treaty.
  • 14. What ended in early spring 1345 concerning Saaremaa?
A) The establishment of a new Oeselian stronghold.
B) A campaign by the Livonian branch of the Teutonic Order that resulted in a treaty.
C) A rebellion against Danish rule.
D) An invasion by Swedish forces.
  • 15. What is Saare County also known as?
A) Oesel
B) Ugaunia
C) Vironia
D) Harjumaa
  • 16. How many counties are there in Estonia?
A) 12
B) 15
C) 10
D) 20
  • 17. Which is the largest island in Saare County?
A) Saaremaa
B) Vilsandi
C) Muhu
D) Ruhnu
  • 18. What type of climate does Saare County have?
A) Tundra
B) Mild maritime
C) Desert
D) Continental
  • 19. What is the mean annual air temperature in Saare County?
A) 10.0–12.0 °C
B) 5.0–6.0 °C
C) 7.0–7.7 °C (44.6–45.9 °F)
D) 15.0–17.0 °C
  • 20. Which religious congregation operates five congregations in Saare County?
A) Estonian Apostolic Orthodox Church
B) Roman Catholic Church
C) Estonian Neopagan religion
D) Baptists
  • 21. What is the ancient name for Saaremaa in Old Norse sagas?
A) Adalsysla
B) Harjumaa
C) Eysysla
D) Rotalia
  • 22. In what year was Saaremaa conquered by the Livonian Brothers of the Sword?
A) 1219
B) 1236
C) 1206
D) 1227
  • 23. What is the historical Germanic language name for Estonia?
A) Adalsyssla
B) Eistland or Esthland
C) Rotalia
D) Harjumaa
  • 24. What was the main strength of the Oeselians according to the Livonian Rhymed Chronicle?
A) Cavalry
B) Fortresses
C) Their ships
D) Strong armies
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