European Monarchies in the 19th Century

The video explores the prevalence of German monarchs in European countries by 1914, attributing it to the late unification of Germany and strategic marriages among royal families. It delves into the histories of monarchies in the UK, Denmark, and other European nations, highlighting the influence of German royal houses. The video also discusses the origins of German and Austrian imperial families and the selection of German monarchs in smaller nations during the 19th century.

Why were many European monarchs of German origin by 1914?

• Due to Germany's early unification

• Because of strategic marriages among smaller German states

• As a result of the French Revolution

• Because of the influence of the Ottoman Empire

What led to the Hanoverian dynasty's rise in the United Kingdom?

• A direct request from the French monarchy

• The lack of heirs from previous monarchs

• A military coup

• The influence of the Catholic Church

What was a significant change in the British monarchy during the early 20th century?

• The monarchy became Catholic

• The monarchy was abolished

• The name changed from Sax-Coburg and Gotha to Windsor

• The monarchy became elective

How did Denmark's monarchy differ historically from others?

• It was always hereditary

• It was elective for most of its history

• It was influenced by the Ottoman Empire

• It was a republic

What was the origin of the House of Oldenburg?

• A French noble family

• A Swedish royal family

• A German-speaking minority in Schleswig

• A Spanish noble family

Which two families were prominent in the Holy Roman Empire?

• The Tudors and the Stuarts

• The Hohenzollerns and the Habsburgs

• The Romanovs and the Bourbons

• The Windsors and the Plantagenets

What was a common reason for smaller European nations to have German monarchs?

• To align with the Ottoman Empire

• To ensure independence and stability

• To follow the French model

• To avoid British influence

Why was Prince Otto of Bavaria chosen as the king of Greece?

• He was a popular choice among the Greek people

• He was a direct descendant of the Greek royal family

• He was aligned with the Ottoman Empire

• He was not aligned with any major power

What was the reason for Belgium's choice of monarch?

• To align with the United Kingdom

• To align with Prussia

• To align with France

• To remain neutral between Prussia and France

How did Romania ensure its independence in the 19th century?

• By aligning with the Ottoman Empire

• By choosing a German prince as monarch

• By becoming a republic

• By forming an alliance with France