Thirty Years' War Quiz

What event is commonly considered the starting point of the Thirty Years' War?

• The Peace of Westphalia

• The Defenestration of Prague

• The Treaty of Augsburg

Which two main religious groups were in conflict during the Thirty Years' War?

• Catholics and Protestants

• Catholics and Orthodox Christians

• Protestants and Muslims

Which country did King Gustavus Adolphus lead during the Thirty Years' War?

• Denmark

• Sweden

• France

What was the primary outcome of the Peace of Westphalia in 1648?

• It ended the Thirty Years' War

• It started the Protestant Reformation

• It led to the French Revolution

Which phase of the Thirty Years' War involved significant Swedish intervention?

• Bohemian Phase

• Danish Phase

• Swedish Phase

What was a significant consequence of the Thirty Years' War on the population of Central Europe?

• Rapid population growth

• Significant population decline due to battle, famine, and disease

• Stable population with minimal changes

Which empire's internal conflicts played a central role in the outbreak of the Thirty Years' War?

• Ottoman Empire

• Holy Roman Empire

• British Empire

Who was the Holy Roman Emperor at the start of the Thirty Years' War?

• Ferdinand II

• Charles V

• Philip II

Which major European power, despite being Catholic, supported Protestant forces to counter Habsburg dominance?

• Spain

• France

• Portugal

What was the Defenestration of Prague?

• A diplomatic meeting in Prague

• The act of throwing two Catholic officials out of a window by Protestant nobles

• A peace treaty signed in Prague