The Battle of Narva: King Charles XII and the Swedish Empire's Triumph

The transcript details the events leading up to and including the Battle of Narva in 1700, a significant early conflict in the Great Northern War. The Swedish army, led by King Charles XII, faced a larger Russian force commanded by Tsar Peter the Great. Despite being outnumbered and facing harsh conditions, the Swedish forces executed a successful assault on the Russian positions, leading to a decisive victory. This battle marked the beginning of a prolonged conflict between Sweden and its adversaries, including Russia, Saxony, and Denmark-Norway.

What was the main challenge faced by the Swedish army at the start of the Battle of Narva?

• Poor leadership

• Insufficient manpower

• Harsh winter conditions

• Lack of weapons

Which empire controlled the Baltic region before the Great Northern War?

• Danish Empire

• Swedish Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Russian Empire

What was Tsar Peter the Great's primary goal in declaring war on Sweden?

• To expand southward

• To gain an ice-free port

• To conquer Finland

• To ally with Denmark

Who invaded the Swedish province of Livonia at the start of the Great Northern War?

• King Frederick IV

• Charles XII

• Tsar Peter the Great

• Augustus of Saxony

What was the outcome of the Peace of Travendal?

• Denmark-Norway withdrew from the anti-Swedish coalition

• Russia gained an ally

• Denmark-Norway continued the war

• Sweden lost territory

What was the main reason for the slow progress of the Russian siege of Narva?

• Poor weather conditions

• Lack of trained soldiers

• Strong Swedish defenses

• Insufficient ammunition

How did Charles XII respond to his generals' advice against a winter campaign?

• He postponed the campaign

• He ignored their advice

• He sought more allies

• He changed his strategy

What natural phenomenon aided the Swedish attack during the Battle of Narva?

• A heatwave

• A blizzard

• A fog

• A rainstorm

What was the fate of the Russian cavalry during the Battle of Narva?

• They defeated the Swedes

• They drowned in the river

• They were captured

• They successfully retreated

What was the immediate impact of the Swedish victory at Narva?

• Capture of Russian artillery and prisoners

• Alliance with Denmark

• Swedish dominance in Europe

• End of the Great Northern War