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