Modern Holy Roman Empire Insights

The video explores the hypothetical resurrection of the Holy Roman Empire in modern times, examining its potential borders, population, demographics, and economic and military power. It highlights the Empire's complex history and the changes in its religious and ethnic composition over time. The video concludes with a recommendation to explore further learning on the Empire's history.

What is controversial about the name 'Holy Roman Empire'?

• It was neither holy, Roman, nor an empire.

• It was only Roman.

• It was only holy and Roman.

• It was only an empire.

Which modern countries would be part of the Holy Roman Empire if its borders were recreated?

• Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

• Germany, Austria, and Spain

• Poland, Russia, and Greece

• France, Italy, and Spain

What was the population of the Holy Roman Empire before the 30 Years War?

• 21 million

• 16 million

• 215 million

• 50 million

Which city was the largest in the Holy Roman Empire 400 years ago?

• Rome

• Prague

• Vienna

• Munich

What percentage of the modern Holy Roman Empire's population is non-religious?

• 58%

• 33%

• 3%

• 13%

What is the nominal GDP of the modern Holy Roman Empire?

• 9.232 trillion US dollars

• 15 trillion US dollars

• 2 trillion US dollars

• 5 trillion US dollars

How does the military budget of the modern Holy Roman Empire compare to the European Union?

• It is the same.

• It is about half.

• It is three times as much.

• It is twice as much.

What is the potential global status of the modern Holy Roman Empire?

• A global superpower

• A developing nation

• A regional power

• A small economy

Which languages are most spoken in the modern Holy Roman Empire?

• Spanish, English, and German

• English, German, and Russian

• German, Italian, and French

• French, Spanish, and Italian

What is the religious composition of the modern Holy Roman Empire?

• 58% Christians, 33% non-religious, 3% Muslims

• 50% Catholics, 50% Protestants

• 33% Christians, 58% non-religious, 9% Muslims

• 45% Catholics, 13% Protestants, 42% others