Livonian Wars - 3 Minute History

The video explores the decline of the Livonian Order and the complex political dynamics in the Baltic region during the 16th century. It covers the influence of the Reformation, the rise of powerful nations like Sweden and Russia, and the various conflicts and alliances that shaped the region. Key events include the Seven Years War, the Union of Lublin, and the military campaigns led by figures like Ivan the Terrible and Eric the 14th. The video concludes with the division of the Livonian Confederation and the impact of subsequent wars.

What was one of the main reasons for the weakening of the Livonian Order in the 16th century?

• The discovery of the New World

• The Reformation and secularization

• The invention of the printing press

• The rise of the Ottoman Empire

Which two nations formed an anti-Russian alliance in the mid-16th century?

• Sweden and Denmark

• Poland and Lithuania

• Russia and the Ottoman Empire

• France and England

Who became King of Sweden after Eric the 14th was deposed?

• Sigismund of Poland

• Magnus of Holstein

• Ivan the Terrible

• John the Third

What was the outcome of the truces of Yom Sapolsky and Plussa?

• Russia annexed the entire region

• Sweden gained control over all of Livonia

• The Livonian Confederation was divided among major powers

• Denmark withdrew from the conflict

Which war did Sweden continue to gain influence in the region after?

• The Thirty Years' War

• The Swedish Muscovite War

• The Crimean War

• The Seven Years' War