30 Years War - 3 Minute History

The video explores the Thirty Years' War, highlighting religious tensions in the Holy Roman Empire, the Bohemian revolt, and the involvement of Denmark and Sweden. It discusses the Peace of Prague, France's entry into the war, and concludes with the Peace of Westphalia, which ended the war and reshaped Europe's political landscape.

What was the immediate cause of the war in the Holy Roman Empire?

• The invasion of Bohemia by the Ottoman Empire

• The alliance between France and Sweden

• The death of Holy Roman Emperor Mateus without an heir

• The election of a Protestant ruler in Bohemia

Which country was initially successful in supporting the Protestant forces in the early stages of the war?

• Spain

• France

• Sweden

• Denmark

What was one of the major impacts of the Thirty Years' War on the German states?

• Devastation and a large population loss

• The establishment of a new monarchy

• The rise of a unified German nation

• A significant increase in population

What was a significant outcome of the Peace of Westphalia?

• The establishment of a unified Holy Roman Empire

• The decline of France as a European power

• The recognition of Calvinism within the Holy Roman Empire

• The annexation of Sweden by Denmark

Which two countries formed an alliance during the political phase of the war?

• Spain and the Ottoman Empire

• France and Spain

• Sweden and Denmark

• France and Sweden