The St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre

The St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Religious Studies, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video discusses the religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants in 1572, focusing on the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre in Paris. It describes how the conflict escalated into violence, resulting in the deaths of thousands. The massacre spread to other regions, significantly impacting France. The video concludes with a preview of future content.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main cause of conflict between Catholics and Protestants in 1572?

Different beliefs about God

Economic differences

Different styles of worship

Political power struggle

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the Protestant leader targeted during the massacre?

Kasbah the Colony

Martin Luther

King of France

Pope

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Catholics wear to identify each other during the massacre?

Black robes

White crosses

Blue sashes

Red hats

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial plan of the Catholic King of France?

To convert Protestants to Catholicism

To celebrate a peaceful marriage

To declare war on another country

To eliminate prominent Protestants

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the Protestant leader during the massacre?

He was exiled

He was imprisoned

He was thrown out of a window and killed

He escaped

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Catholics interpret the sudden flowering of a tree in Paris graveyard?

As a sign of peace

As a sign that God was on their side

As a bad omen

As a natural phenomenon

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were killed in total during the massacre?

15,000

10,000

5,000

1,000

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were killed in the capital during the massacre?

1,000

2,000

3,000

4,000

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the fate of Kasbah the Colony's remains?

Buried in a cemetery

Thrown into the river

Hanged by the feet from the gates of Paris

Burned