Kings of Medieval Bohemia Family Tree

The video explores the history of Bohemian monarchs, starting with Borjevoi the First and the Christianization of Bohemia. It covers the reigns of notable figures like St. Wenceslas, who became a martyr, and the expansionist policies of Bolaslaus. The video delves into the complex succession rules of the Premisil dynasty, the influence of the Holy Roman Empire, and the reigns of Ottokar and Wenceslaus. It also highlights the political turmoil under the Luxembourg and Habsburg dynasties, leading to Bohemia's integration into the Habsburg realm.

Who was the first ruler to begin the Christianization of Bohemia?

• St. Wenceslas

• Borjevoi the First

• Vratislaus the First

• Premisil the Ploughman

What was the main reason for the conflict between Bolaslaus the Second and the Holy Roman Emperor?

• Trade disputes

• Religious differences

• Territorial expansion

• Marriage alliances

What succession method did the Premislaw dynasty follow?

• Elective monarchy

• Agnatic seniority

• Primogeniture

• Cognatic primogeniture

Which ruler expanded Bohemia's territory significantly and nearly became emperor?

• Wenceslas the First

• Ottokar the Second

• Vladislaus the Second

• Vratislaus the Second

What was the outcome of Ottokar the Second's conflict with Rudolph the First?

• Ottokar formed an alliance with Hungary

• Ottokar lost most of his territories

• Ottokar retained all his lands

• Ottokar became emperor

Who was the last ruler of the Premislaw dynasty?

• Ladislaus the Posthumous

• George of Podgebrati

• Sigismund

• Wenceslas the Third

Which ruler was known for his plan for a league of Christian kingdoms?

• George of Podgebrati

• Vladislaus the Second

• Ladislaus the Posthumous

• Sigismund

What was the main challenge faced by Sigismund during his reign?

• Succession disputes

• Economic decline

• Religious wars

• Ottoman invasions

Who inherited Bohemia after the end of the House of Luxembourg?

• Albert the Magnanimous

• Ferdinand

• Charles the Fifth

• Ladislaus the Posthumous

What was the significant political change in Bohemia after Louis the Second's death?

• Union with Poland

• Integration into the Habsburg domain

• Independence from the Holy Roman Empire

• Alliance with the Ottoman Empire