The 17th Century Crisis: Crash Course European History

The video explores the 17th century crisis, focusing on the Little Ice Age, economic challenges like the price revolution, and the Thirty Years' War. It highlights the climate's impact on agriculture, the baffling inflation despite new wealth, and the devastating war that involved many European states. The war, initially religious, became more political, leading to immense human suffering. The Peace of Westphalia ended the war, marking a shift towards practical governance. Despite the turmoil, the period also saw the rise of modern scientific thought.

What was the primary cause of the Little Ice Age?

• Industrial pollution

• Deforestation

• Volcanic activity and solar radiation cycles

• Human activities

How did the Little Ice Age affect European society?

• Increased birth rates

• Improved agricultural yields

• Common famines and hypothermia

• Rapid urbanization

What was a significant factor in the 17th century price revolution?

• Decline in trade

• Decrease in population

• Increased mining of precious metals in the Americas

• Stable currency values

What event marked the beginning of the Thirty Years' War?

• The Peace of Westphalia

• The Battle of White Mountain

• The Defenestration of Prague

• The Edict of Restitution

Which two religious groups were primarily involved in the Thirty Years' War?

• Catholics and Protestants

• Jews and Muslims

• Buddhists and Hindus

• Orthodox Christians and Pagans

Who was the Protestant king of Denmark that entered the war?

• Christian IV

• Gustavus Adolphus

• Louis XIII

• Frederick V

What was the Edict of Restitution?

• A trade agreement

• A military alliance

• A decree to confiscate Protestant lands

• A peace treaty

Which battle was the first major Protestant victory in the Thirty Years' War?

• Battle of Magdeburg

• Battle of White Mountain

• Battle of Breitenfeld

• Battle of Lutzen

What was a significant outcome of the Peace of Westphalia?

• Unification of the Holy Roman Empire

• Rise of the Ottoman Empire

• Start of the Industrial Revolution

• End of religious wars in Europe

What percentage of the central European population died during the Thirty Years' War?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 50%