The Victual Brothers: Medieval German Pirates that Terrorized the Northern Europe.

The video explores the rise and fall of the Victual Brothers, a group of pirates in the 14th century who disrupted trade in Northern Europe. It discusses the decline of Scandinavian powers, the influence of German rulers, and the pirates' expansion across the Baltic and North Sea. The video also highlights Margaret's efforts to suppress piracy and the unique Frisian freedom that attracted pirates. Despite their decline, the Victual Brothers left a lasting impact on trade and piracy in the region.

What was the primary base of operations for the Victual Brothers?

• Stockholm

• Oslo

• Gotland

• Copenhagen

Which treaty resulted in a near monopoly of trade for the Hanseatic League?

• Treaty of Westphalia

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Utrecht

• Treaty of Straussund

Which group was instrumental in the creation of Stockholm?

• The Hanseatic League

• The Victual Brothers

• The German settlers

• The Teutonic Order

What was the initial role of the Victual Brothers before they turned to piracy?

• Merchants

• Fishermen

• Provisions suppliers

• Soldiers

Which city was repeatedly attacked by the Victual Brothers, crippling the Norwegian economy?

• Bergen

• Oslo

• Copenhagen

• Stockholm

What was the nickname of Klaus Stortabecker, one of the pirate leaders?

• The Sea Tiger

• Beka

• The Viking

• The Raider

Which ruler sought help from Richard II of England to combat the pirates?

• Valdemar IV

• Margaret

• Albert of Mecklenburg

• Magnus IV

Who was the leader of the Hanseatic League that captured Stortabecker?

• Albert of Mecklenburg

• Simon of Utrecht

• Conrad von Yuningen

• Valdemar IV

What was the unique political system in Frisia known as?

• Monarchy

• Frisian Freedom

• Republic

• Feudalism

What was the outcome of the Great Frisian War for the Victual Brothers?

• They captured new territories

• They formed an alliance

• They were forced to retreat

• They gained more power