The Battle of Grunwald

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In what year did the Battle of Grunwald take place?

  1. 1409

  2. 1410

  3. 1411

  4. 1412


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Battle of Grunwald occurred on July 15, 1410.

Which two main forces clashed in the Battle of Grunwald?

  1. Polish-Lithuanian forces and Teutonic Knights

  2. Polish-Lithuanian forces and Golden Horde

  3. Teutonic Knights and Golden Horde

  4. Polish-Lithuanian forces and Muscovite forces


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Grunwald was fought between the Polish-Lithuanian forces led by King Władysław II Jagiełło and Grand Duke Vytautas and the Teutonic Knights led by Grand Master Ulrich von Jungingen.

Where did the Battle of Grunwald take place?

  1. Grunwald, Poland

  2. Tannenberg, Germany

  3. Vilnius, Lithuania

  4. Moscow, Russia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Grunwald took place near the village of Grunwald, in what is now Poland.

Who led the Polish-Lithuanian forces in the Battle of Grunwald?

  1. King Władysław II Jagiełło

  2. Grand Duke Vytautas

  3. King Casimir IV Jagiellon

  4. King Sigismund I the Old


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Polish-Lithuanian forces were jointly led by King Władysław II Jagiełło and Grand Duke Vytautas.

Who led the Teutonic Knights in the Battle of Grunwald?

  1. Grand Master Ulrich von Jungingen

  2. Grand Master Konrad von Jungingen

  3. Grand Master Heinrich von Plauen

  4. Grand Master Michael Küchmeister von Sternberg


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Teutonic Knights were led by Grand Master Ulrich von Jungingen.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Grunwald?

  1. Polish-Lithuanian victory

  2. Teutonic Knights victory

  3. Draw

  4. Inconclusive


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Grunwald resulted in a decisive victory for the Polish-Lithuanian forces.

How many soldiers participated in the Battle of Grunwald?

  1. 20,000

  2. 40,000

  3. 60,000

  4. 80,000


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is estimated that around 60,000 soldiers participated in the Battle of Grunwald.

What was the significance of the Battle of Grunwald?

  1. It marked the end of Teutonic Knights' dominance in the region.

  2. It led to the formation of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

  3. It strengthened the position of Poland and Lithuania in Europe.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Battle of Grunwald had several significant outcomes, including the end of Teutonic Knights' dominance in the region, the formation of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and the strengthening of Poland and Lithuania's position in Europe.

Which famous Polish hussar regiment played a crucial role in the Battle of Grunwald?

  1. The Winged Hussars

  2. The Royal Hussars

  3. The Lithuanian Hussars

  4. The Polish-Lithuanian Hussars


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Winged Hussars, a renowned Polish cavalry unit, played a significant role in the Battle of Grunwald.

What was the name of the hill where the Polish-Lithuanian forces assembled before the battle?

  1. Grunwald Hill

  2. Tannenberg Hill

  3. Jagiełło Hill

  4. Vytautas Hill


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Polish-Lithuanian forces assembled on Grunwald Hill before the battle.

Which river did the Teutonic Knights have to cross to reach the battlefield?

  1. Vistula River

  2. Narew River

  3. Bug River

  4. San River


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Teutonic Knights had to cross the Vistula River to reach the battlefield.

What was the name of the Polish-Lithuanian military formation used in the Battle of Grunwald?

  1. The Winged Hussars

  2. The Schiltron

  3. The Wagenburg

  4. The Taborit


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Polish-Lithuanian forces used the Schiltron formation, a dense infantry formation, in the Battle of Grunwald.

Which weapon was widely used by the Teutonic Knights in the battle?

  1. Longbows

  2. Crossbows

  3. Halberds

  4. Two-handed swords


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Teutonic Knights were known for their skill in using two-handed swords in battle.

What was the name of the Polish-Lithuanian commander who led the successful flank attack against the Teutonic Knights?

  1. Jan Žižka

  2. Zawisza Czarny

  3. Mikołaj Trąba

  4. Jan Tarnowski


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Zawisza Czarny led the successful flank attack against the Teutonic Knights.

What was the name of the Teutonic Knights' commander who was killed in the battle?

  1. Ulrich von Jungingen

  2. Konrad von Jungingen

  3. Heinrich von Plauen

  4. Michael Küchmeister von Sternberg


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Grand Master Ulrich von Jungingen was killed in the battle.

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