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What was the primary cause of the Thirty Years' War?
Which conflict was not related to the Thirty Years' War?
Who was initially deposed as king of Bohemia, leading to the start of the war?
Study Notes
- The Thirty Years' War lasted from 1618 to 1648.
- It was one of the longest and most destructive conflicts in European history.
- An estimated 4.5 to 8 million soldiers and civilians died.
- The war was fought primarily in Central Europe.
- Related conflicts include the Eighty Years' War, the War of the Mantuan Succession, the Franco-Spanish War, the Dutch-Portuguese War, and the Portuguese Restoration War.
- The war was initially viewed as a continuation of the religious struggle initiated by the 16th-century Reformation.
- Differences over religion and Imperial authority were important factors in causing the war.
- The contest for European dominance between Habsburg-ruled Spain and Austria and the French House of Bourbon was also a significant factor.
- The war began when Emperor Ferdinand II was deposed as king of Bohemia and replaced by the Protestant Frederick V of the Palatinate.
- The conflict turned into a broader European conflict due to the involvement of foreign powers with territories within the Empire.
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Description
Test your knowledge on one of the longest and most destructive conflicts in European history - the Thirty Years' War. From its causes and key players to the battles and aftermath, this quiz covers it all. Learn about the related conflicts and understand how religion, Imperial authority, and the contest for European dominance played important roles in causing the war. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about this pivotal moment in history.
