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Saare County - Quiz
Contributed by: Fernandes
  • 1. Who led the Danish army's attempt to conquer Saaremaa in 1206?
A) King John I of Sweden
B) King Valdemar II
C) Andreas de Velven
D) Bishop Theodorich
  • 2. In which year did the Livonian Brothers of the Sword and Bishop Theodorich invade Saaremaa?
A) 1220
B) 1236
C) 1241
D) 1216
  • 3. What was the outcome for the Swedish garrison in Lihula in 1220?
A) The entire Swedish garrison, including the Bishop of Linköping, was killed.
B) They retreated to Reval.
C) They successfully defended against the Oeselians.
D) They were taken as hostages by the Oeselians.
  • 4. Who established a stone fortress on Saaremaa in 1222?
A) Valdemar II
B) The Livonian Brothers of the Sword
C) Bishop Theodoric
D) King John I of Sweden
  • 5. What happened to the Danish stronghold established in 1222?
A) It became a permanent Danish base.
B) It successfully repelled Oeselian attacks.
C) It was besieged, surrendered within five days, and then leveled.
D) It was abandoned by the Danes without conflict.
  • 6. Which strongholds did the Livonian Brothers of the Sword, Riga, and Bishop of Riga conquer in 1227?
A) Lihula and Pöide
B) Kaarma and Reval
C) Pöide and Muhu
D) Muhu and Valjala
  • 7. Who signed the treaty with the Oeselians in 1241?
A) Bishop Theodorich
B) Anno Sangerhausenn
C) King Valdemar II
D) Andreas de Velven, Master of Teutonic Order in Livonia
  • 8. What did the 1255 treaty grant to the Oeselians?
A) Control over all of Saaremaa
B) Distinctive rights concerning land ownership, social system, and autonomy from certain religious rules.
C) Complete independence from Teutonic Order
D) Exemption from paying taxes
  • 9. What event occurred in 1261 involving the Oeselians?
A) They renounced Christianity and killed all Germans on the island.
B) They accepted Christianity again.
C) They signed a peace treaty with Danish Estonia.
D) They established a new stronghold.
  • 10. Which forces defeated the Oeselians in 1261?
A) Swedish army led by King John I
B) Only the Livonian Brothers of the Sword
C) The united forces of the Livonian branch of the Teutonic Order, Bishopric of Ösel-Wiek, and Danish Estonia.
D) Danish army alone
  • 11. What happened on July 24, 1343, in Saaremaa?
A) The Oeselians killed all Germans and clerics, besieged the fort at Pöide.
B) A new stone fortress was established.
C) They accepted Christianity again.
D) They signed a peace treaty with the Teutonic Order.
  • 12. Who led the campaign over the frozen sea to Saaremaa in February 1344?
A) King Valdemar II
B) Andreas de Velven
C) Burchard von Dreileben
D) Master Anno Sangerhausenn
  • 13. What was the fate of the Oeselians' king Wesse in 1344?
A) He fled to mainland Estonia.
B) He became an ally to the Teutonic Order.
C) He was hanged.
D) He negotiated a peace treaty.
  • 14. What ended in early spring 1345 concerning Saaremaa?
A) The establishment of a new Oeselian stronghold.
B) A campaign by the Livonian branch of the Teutonic Order that resulted in a treaty.
C) A rebellion against Danish rule.
D) An invasion by Swedish forces.
  • 15. What is Saare County also known as?
A) Oesel
B) Harjumaa
C) Ugaunia
D) Vironia
  • 16. How many counties are there in Estonia?
A) 20
B) 12
C) 10
D) 15
  • 17. Which is the largest island in Saare County?
A) Ruhnu
B) Saaremaa
C) Muhu
D) Vilsandi
  • 18. What type of climate does Saare County have?
A) Desert
B) Mild maritime
C) Continental
D) Tundra
  • 19. What is the mean annual air temperature in Saare County?
A) 5.0–6.0 °C
B) 10.0–12.0 °C
C) 15.0–17.0 °C
D) 7.0–7.7 °C (44.6–45.9 °F)
  • 20. Which religious congregation operates five congregations in Saare County?
A) Baptists
B) Roman Catholic Church
C) Estonian Apostolic Orthodox Church
D) Estonian Neopagan religion
  • 21. What is the ancient name for Saaremaa in Old Norse sagas?
A) Adalsysla
B) Eysysla
C) Harjumaa
D) Rotalia
  • 22. In what year was Saaremaa conquered by the Livonian Brothers of the Sword?
A) 1219
B) 1206
C) 1236
D) 1227
  • 23. What is the historical Germanic language name for Estonia?
A) Eistland or Esthland
B) Rotalia
C) Adalsyssla
D) Harjumaa
  • 24. What was the main strength of the Oeselians according to the Livonian Rhymed Chronicle?
A) Strong armies
B) Fortresses
C) Cavalry
D) Their ships
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