Prussian Crusade - 3 Minute History

The video covers the history of Paganism in Poland and Lithuania, the Christian campaigns to convert these regions, and the subsequent Crusades. It details the involvement of the Teutonic Knights, their conflicts, and territorial expansions. The narrative includes the resistance from local tribes, uprisings, and the eventual Christianization of the region. The video highlights the strategic and political maneuvers of the time, including the role of various Popes and regional leaders.

Which kingdom launched a campaign in the Baltic region in the late 10th century?

• The Polish Kingdom

• The Holy Roman Empire

• The Kingdom of Hungary

• The Kingdom of Denmark

Who were the Teutonic Knights initially invited to help against?

• The Pomeranians

• The Lithuanians

• The Persians

• The Cumans

What was the outcome of the Battle of Solian in 1237?

• The Lithuanians were defeated

• The Pomeranians were victorious

• The Sword Brothers were defeated

• The Teutonic Knights were victorious

What was the main reason for the first Prussian uprising in 1242?

• Suspicion of Teutonic conquests

• A call for a new crusade

• A peace treaty with the Lithuanians

• A famine in the region

Which Pope helped call for another crusade with thousands of soldiers joining in?

• Pope Gregory IX

• Pope Innocent IV

• Pope Urban IV

• Pope Nicholas III