Thirty Years' War in Germany to decide Bohemian succession
- 1. When did the Thirty Years' War in Germany start?
A) 1625
B) 1618
C) 1648
D) 1590
- 2. Who was the Holy Roman Emperor during the early years of the Thirty Years' War?
A) Charles V
B) Leopold I
C) Maximilian I
D) Ferdinand II
- 3. Which event triggered the conflict known as the Bohemian Revolt?
A) Peace of Westphalia
B) Battle of White Mountain
C) Defenestration of Prague
D) Siege of Vienna
- 4. Which country emerged as the dominant power in Europe after the Thirty Years' War?
A) Spain
B) Sweden
C) France
D) Austria
- 5. Which treaty effectively ended the Thirty Years' War in 1648?
A) Treaty of Versailles
B) Treaty of Utrecht
C) Peace of Westphalia
D) Treaty of Tordesillas
- 6. Who was the leader of the Protestant rebellion against Habsburg rule during the war?
A) Cardinal Richelieu
B) Frederick V
C) Charles I of England
D) William the Silent
- 7. Which powerful statesman played a significant role in the diplomatic negotiations leading to the Peace of Westphalia?
A) Cardinal Mazarin
B) Rene Descartes
C) Oliver Cromwell
D) Thomas Hobbes
- 8. Who became known as the 'Lion of the North' due to his military campaigns during the war?
A) Frederick William
B) Louis XIII
C) Gustavus Adolphus
D) Albrecht von Wallenstein
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