Thirty Years' War and French Wars of Religion

The video explores the religious wars in Europe, starting with the Protestant Reformation's impact, leading to conflicts like the French Wars of Religion and the Thirty Years' War. It highlights key events, such as the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre and the Peace of Westphalia, which ended the Thirty Years' War and marked a shift from religious to political motivations in European conflicts.

What was the main cause of the French Wars of Religion?

• Economic disparity

• Territorial expansion

• Political alliances

• Religious tensions between Catholics and Huguenots

Who was the leader of the Huguenots during the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre?

• Charles IX

• Henry of Navarre

• Henry of Guise

• Catherine de Medici

What was the outcome of the War of the Three Henrys?

• The Holy League took control of France

• Henry of Navarre became king and later issued the Edict of Nantes

• Henry of Guise became king

• Henry III remained king

Which empire did Spain repel with the help of Poland and Lorraine?

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• The British Empire

• The Holy Roman Empire

What was the main reason for the failure of the Spanish Armada?

• Strong English naval defense

• Poor leadership

• Lack of resources

• Internal rebellion

What event marked the beginning of the Thirty Years' War?

• The Battle of White Mountain

• The Peace of Augsburg

• The Defenestration of Prague

• The Edict of Nantes

Which phase of the Thirty Years' War involved King Christian IV of Denmark?

• Bohemian Phase

• Danish Phase

• French Phase

• Swedish Phase

Why did France support the Protestant cause during the Thirty Years' War?

• To promote Protestantism

• To weaken the Habsburgs

• To gain territorial control

• To establish a new alliance

What was a significant outcome of the Peace of Westphalia?

• The end of the Holy Roman Empire

• The unification of Europe under Catholicism

• The recognition of Calvinism as a legitimate faith

• The beginning of the French Revolution

What did the Peace of Westphalia signify for the Holy Roman Empire?

• Its alliance with the Ottoman Empire

• Its conversion to Protestantism

• Its decline and the rise of state sovereignty

• Its strengthening and expansion