SAT II World History : Rise of Protestantism

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SAT II World History

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Example Questions

Example Question #61 : Europe

Gustavus Adolphus led the forces of __________ on the side of __________ during the Thirty Years' War.

Possible Answers:

Denmark . . . Catholicism

Sweden . . . Protestantism

France . . . Catholicism

France . . . Protestantism

Denmark . . . Protestantism 

Correct answer:

Sweden . . . Protestantism

Explanation:

Gustavus Adolphus was the commander of the Swedish forces during the Thirty Years' War. Sweden fought on the side of Protestantism and the anti-Hapsburg side.

Example Question #62 : Europe

What impact did Gustavus Adolphus have on the outcome of the Thirty Years' War? 

Possible Answers:

Victory of his army gave Sweden control over much of Northern Germany. 

Victory of his army ended Hapsburg hopes of reunifying the German speaking territories under Catholicism. 

Defeat of his army ended hopes of Swedish hegemony on the European continent. 

Victory of his army allowed Protestantism to spread throughout Scandinavia. 

Defeat of his army allowed Catholicism to spread throughout Scandinavia. 

Correct answer:

Victory of his army ended Hapsburg hopes of reunifying the German speaking territories under Catholicism. 

Explanation:

Gustavus Adolphus was the commander of the Swedish forces throughout the Thirty Years' War. Victory of his army at the Battle of Brietenfield prevented the Hapsburg forces from reunifying the German-speaking world under the Catholic faith. 

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