Hungarian Monarchs Family Tree

The video explores the history of Hungarian monarchs during the medieval period, starting with the House of Arpad and St. Stephen's Christianization of Hungary. It covers the civil wars, expansion under Ladislaus, conflicts with the Byzantine Empire, and the Mongol invasion. The narrative continues with the rise of the House of Anjou, the union with Poland, and the eventual dominance of the Habsburgs, highlighting key figures and dynastic changes.

Who was the first King of Hungary who transformed it into a Christian nation?

• King Bela III

• King Ladislaus I

• King Stephen I

• King Louis the Great

What was the main cause of the civil war within the Arpad dynasty?

• Rivalry between Solomon and Bela's sons

• Dispute over religious practices

• Conflict with the Byzantine Empire

• Invasion by the Mongols

Which king expanded Hungary's borders and conquered Croatia?

• King Ladislaus I

• King Stephen I

• King Emerick

• King Bela III

What significant event almost changed the course of Bela III's reign?

• His conversion to Christianity

• His alliance with the King of Bohemia

• His defeat by the Mongols

• His engagement to the Byzantine emperor's daughter

Which dynasty rose to power after the decline of the Arpad dynasty?

• House of Habsburg

• House of Anjou

• House of Capet

• House of Bourbon

Under whose reign did Hungary reach its peak of power?

• King Bela III

• King Stephen I

• King Louis the Great

• King Ladislaus I

Who became the sole monarch of Hungary after the death of Mary?

• King Bela III

• King Louis the Great

• King Sigmund

• King Albert

Which house eventually unified Hungary under its rule?

• House of Habsburg

• House of Capet

• House of Bourbon

• House of Anjou

Who was the rival king to Ferdinand from Transylvania?

• King Louis the Great

• King Sigmund

• King Albert

• John Zappolea

What was the outcome of the rivalry between Ferdinand and John Zappolea?

• Ferdinand was defeated and exiled

• Hungary was divided into two separate kingdoms

• The Habsburgs eventually controlled all of Hungary

• John Zappolea became the sole ruler of Hungary