French Wars Of Religion

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A great quiz to test your knowledge of the French Wars of Religion. Also a great way to get candy.

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1.

What ended the first war?
- A.
  
  Edict of Beaulieu
- B.
  
  Edict of Boulogne
- C.
  
  Edict of Amboise
- D.
  
  Peace of Monsieur
Correct Answer
C. Edict of Amboise

Explanation
The Edict of Amboise ended the first war.

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2.

Who was Catherine de' Medici's favorite son?
- A.
  
  Charles IX
- B.
  
  Henry IV
- C.
  
  Francis II
- D.
  
  Henry III
Correct Answer
D. Henry III

Explanation
Catherine de' Medici's favorite son was Henry III.

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3.

The third war ended because...
- A.
  
  They came to a good agreement.
- B.
  
  They were running out of money.
- C.
  
  They had killed everyone.
- D.
  
  The Catholics won.
Correct Answer
B. They were running out of money.

Explanation
The third war ended because they were running out of money. This suggests that the conflict was financially unsustainable, indicating that the warring parties could no longer afford to continue the war. The lack of funds likely hindered their ability to wage war, pay soldiers, and sustain their military efforts. Consequently, the parties involved were forced to seek a resolution or ceasefire due to their dwindling financial resources.

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4.

Edict of Saint-Maur did what?
- A.
  
  Gave the Huguenots more rights
- B.
  
  Gave the Huguenots more specific rights
- C.
  
  Removed rights previously given
- D.
  
  Made the Catholics give up rights
Correct Answer
C. Removed rights previously given

Explanation
The Edict of Saint-Maur removed rights that were previously given to the Huguenots. This suggests that the Edict was a reversal or restriction of the privileges and freedoms that the Huguenots had enjoyed before. The exact nature of the rights that were taken away is not specified, but it can be inferred that this Edict was a detrimental development for the Huguenots.

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5.

Henry III was king of what country through blood?
- A.
  
  Italy
- B.
  
  England
- C.
  
  France
- D.
  
  Poland
Correct Answer
C. France

Explanation
Henry III was king of France through blood because he was born into the French royal family. He inherited the throne from his father, King Henry II, making him the legitimate ruler of France. This is supported by historical records and the succession laws of France at that time.

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6.

The Pope was pleased with...
- A.
  
  The first war's outcome
- B.
  
  The overall outcome
- C.
  
  The outcome of the St. Bartholomew Day's Massacre
- D.
  
  The killing of so many Catholics
Correct Answer
C. The outcome of the St. Bartholomew Day's Massacre

Explanation
The Pope was pleased with the outcome of the St. Bartholomew Day's Massacre. This event took place in 1572 in France, where thousands of Protestants were killed by Catholics. The Pope, being the head of the Catholic Church, would have seen the massacre as a victory for Catholicism and a suppression of Protestantism. Therefore, it is likely that he would have been pleased with the outcome of the massacre.

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7.

Who is blood related to Catherine de' Medici of the listed below?
- A.
  
  Henry IV
- B.
  
  Henry II
- C.
  
  Henry III
- D.
  
  Queen Elizabeth I
Correct Answer
C. Henry III

Explanation
Catherine de' Medici is blood related to Henry III because they were both members of the House of Valois. Catherine de' Medici was the wife of Henry II and the mother of three of his sons, including Henry III. Therefore, Henry III is blood related to Catherine de' Medici.

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8.

The House of Guise was predominately...
- A.
  
  Protestant
- B.
  
  Calvinist
- C.
  
  Atheist
- D.
  
  Catholic
Correct Answer
D. Catholic

Explanation
The House of Guise was predominantly Catholic because they were a prominent French noble family during the 16th century, known for their staunch support of the Catholic Church. They played a significant role in the French Wars of Religion, fighting against the Protestant Huguenots in defense of Catholicism. The Guise family held influential positions within the Catholic Church and were closely aligned with the French monarchy, further solidifying their Catholic identity and affiliation.

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9.

This sparked the first war.
- A.
  
  The death of Henry II
- B.
  
  Massacre at Vassy
- C.
  
  The death of Charles IX
- D.
  
  St. Bartholomew Day's Massacre
Correct Answer
B. Massacre at Vassy

Explanation
The correct answer is the Massacre at Vassy. This event, which occurred in 1562, was a turning point in the French Wars of Religion. It involved the killing of Huguenots (French Protestants) by Catholic forces. The massacre at Vassy heightened tensions between the two religious factions and marked the beginning of the first major conflict in the French Wars of Religion. It led to increased violence and warfare between Catholics and Protestants throughout France.

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10.

Because of the Edict of Nantes...
- A.
  
  The Catholics and Protestants lived in perfect peace
- B.
  
  There were no more fighting at all
- C.
  
  The two religions had to grudgingly tolerate each other
- D.
  
  The Pope was removed from power
Correct Answer
C. The two religions had to grudgingly tolerate each other

Explanation
The correct answer is "The two religions had to grudgingly tolerate each other." This is because the Edict of Nantes, issued in 1598 by King Henry IV of France, granted religious freedom and tolerance to the Protestants (Huguenots) in France. However, it did not establish perfect peace between the Catholics and Protestants. While the edict allowed for coexistence, there were still tensions and occasional conflicts between the two religious groups. Therefore, they had to grudgingly tolerate each other rather than living in perfect peace.

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French Wars Of Religion

What ended the first war?

Who was Catherine de' Medici's favorite son?

The third war ended because...

Edict of Saint-Maur did what?

Henry III was king of what country through blood?

The Pope was pleased with...

Who is blood related to Catherine de' Medici of the listed below?

The House of Guise was predominately...

This sparked the first war.

Because of the Edict of Nantes...