Pagan Horsemen vs Christians vs Jews - Hungary in the 11th Century | Hungarian History, Magyars

The video explores the complex history of Hungary during the 9th to 12th centuries, marked by succession wars, foreign influences, and religious transformations. It covers the Magyar conquests, their raids across Europe, and the subsequent shift from paganism to Christianity. The narrative highlights the role of exiled royals, foreign actors, and internal conflicts in shaping Hungary's political landscape.

Which groups were involved in the Hungarian succession wars?

• Venetian noblemen and nomadic tribesmen

• French knights and Spanish Moors

• Roman senators and Greek philosophers

• Egyptian pharaohs and Persian kings

What was the outcome of the Magyar raids across Europe?

• They formed an alliance with the Holy Roman Empire

• They conquered the entire Byzantine Empire

• They were eventually defeated at the Battle of Lechfeld

• They established a permanent empire in Spain

Which alphabet was developed by Saint Cyril and Methodius?

• Latin alphabet

• Greek alphabet

• Cyrillic alphabet

• Arabic alphabet

What was a unique element of Hungarian mythology?

• A god with the head of a lion

• A phoenix that rose from ashes

• A tree of life dividing the universe

• A dragon that guarded the underworld

Who was Geza's successor that became the first King of Hungary?

• Bela I

• Andrew I

• Stephen I

• Solomon I

What was the main reason for Geza's conversion to Christianity?

• To marry into the French royal family

• To appease the local pagan population

• To enter the European political sphere

• To gain military support from the Byzantines

What was the traditional Hungarian law of succession?

• Elective monarchy

• Primogeniture

• Matriarchal inheritance

• Agnatic seniority

Who was the exiled son of Vasul that returned to claim the throne?

• Solomon

• Andrew

• Bela

• Giza

Which foreign power did Solomon seek help from to reclaim his throne?

• The French

• The Spanish

• The Byzantines

• The Cumins

What was the outcome of Ladislaw's rule in Hungary?

• He was overthrown by the Byzantines

• He stabilized the kingdom and expanded it

• He converted the entire population to Islam

• He lost Hungary to the Holy Roman Empire