European History quiz

More questions about European History

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1. 1 Easy

   Who started the Protestant Reformation in 1517 by publishing his 95 Theses?

   Answer: Martin Luther

   Why: Luther originally intended to spark an academic debate rather than split the Western Church.

2. 2 Medium

   What natural event caused 1816 to be known across Europe as the Year Without a Summer?

   Answer: Volcanic eruption

   Why: Mount Tambora's aerosol cloud blocked sunlight worldwide, inspiring Mary Shelley to write Frankenstein indoors during the gloomy summer.

3. 3 Hard

   How many times did Mary, Queen of Scots get married?

   Answer: Three

   Why: Her third husband Bothwell was widely suspected of murdering her second, and the scandal forced her to abdicate in 1567.

4. 4 Easy

   In what year did East Germany open its border to the West?

   Answer: 1989

   Why: On 9 November 1989 a GDR spokesman said the new travel rules took effect immediately; crowds rushed the crossings and the guards opened the gates.

5. 5 Medium

   What two disasters hit Lisbon right after the 1755 earthquake?

   Answer: Tsunami and fires

   Why: Candles lit for All Saints' Day toppled in Lisbon's churches and homes, igniting a firestorm that burned for days.

6. 6 Hard

   Which 1356 decree fixed the system of Holy Roman Emperor elections?

   Answer: Golden Bull

   Why: The decree assigned the sole voting power for imperial elections to seven prince-electors.