French Wars Of Religion

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    Because of the Edict of Nantes...

    • The Catholics and Protestants lived in perfect peace
    • There were no more fighting at all
    • The two religions had to grudgingly tolerate each other
    • The Pope was removed from power
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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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  • 2. 

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

    • Henry IV

    • Henry II

    • Henry III

    • Queen Elizabeth I

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 3. 

    The House of Guise was predominately...

    • Protestant

    • Calvinist

    • Atheist

    • Catholic

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 4. 

    The Pope was pleased with...

    • The first war's outcome

    • The overall outcome

    • The outcome of the St. Bartholomew Day's Massacre

    • The killing of so many Catholics

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 5. 

    Henry III was king of what country through blood?

    • Italy

    • England

    • France

    • Poland

    Correct Answer
    A. 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. 

    What ended the first war?

    • Edict of Beaulieu

    • Edict of Boulogne

    • Edict of Amboise

    • Peace of Monsieur

    Correct Answer
    A. Edict of Amboise
    Explanation
    The Edict of Amboise ended the first war.

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  • 7. 

    This sparked the first war.

    • The death of Henry II

    • Massacre at Vassy

    • The death of Charles IX

    • St. Bartholomew Day's Massacre

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 8. 

    Edict of Saint-Maur did what?

    • Gave the Huguenots more rights

    • Gave the Huguenots more specific rights

    • Removed rights previously given

    • Made the Catholics give up rights

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 9. 

    The third war ended because...

    • They came to a good agreement.

    • They were running out of money.

    • They had killed everyone.

    • The Catholics won.

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 10. 

    Who was Catherine de' Medici's favorite son?

    • Charles IX

    • Henry IV

    • Francis II

    • Henry III

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

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