by alex
From the rise and fall of empires to groundbreaking revolutions and cultural renaissances, European history is a complex and fascinating narrative. This quiz will take you through pivotal moments and influential personalities that have shaped the continent. Sharpen your historical insight and see how well you know Europe’s storied past. Good luck!
European History Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?
The Reign of Terror
The Storming of the Bastille
The Execution of Louis XVI
The Tennis Court Oath
2. Who was the first Holy Roman Emperor?
Charlemagne
Otto I
Frederick I
Henry IV
3. Which treaty ended World War I?
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Tordesillas
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Westphalia
4. Which empire did Alexander the Great conquer?
Roman Empire
Persian Empire
Ottoman Empire
Byzantine Empire
5. What was the primary cause of the Thirty Years’ War?
Territorial disputes
Religious conflict
Economic competition
Dynastic succession
6. Which monarch initiated the English Reformation?
Henry VIII
Elizabeth I
James I
Charles I
7. What was the main focus of the Renaissance period?
Scientific discovery
Religious reform
Art and humanism
Military conquest
8. Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II?
Vladimir Lenin
Joseph Stalin
Nikita Khrushchev
Leonid Brezhnev
9. Which event is considered the start of the Protestant Reformation?
The Diet of Worms
The Ninety-Five Theses
The Council of Trent
The Peace of Augsburg
10. Which country was not part of the Axis Powers during World War II?
Germany
Italy
Japan
France
