Livonian Wars - 3 Minute History

Livonian Wars - 3 Minute History

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History, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Sigismund of Poland

Magnus of Holstein

Ivan the Terrible

John the Third

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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