Defenestration in Prague: A Historical Overview

What does the term 'defenestration' refer to?

• A type of architectural design

• A peaceful negotiation

• A religious ceremony

• Throwing someone out of a window

Who was the Czech theologian that challenged the Catholic Church before Martin Luther?

• Jan Hus

• Martin Luther

• John Wycliffe

• Thomas Aquinas

What was the immediate cause of the first defenestration in 1419?

• A trade dispute

• A royal wedding

• A demand for the release of prisoners

• A religious festival

What was the outcome of the second defenestration in 1483?

• It led to a long war

• It caused a famine

• It resulted in a successful coup

• It was ignored by the authorities

What major European conflict was triggered by the third defenestration in 1618?

• The War of the Roses

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The Hundred Years' War

• The Thirty Years' War

What was the fate of the men defenestrated in 1618?

• They all died instantly

• They fled the country

• They survived the fall

• They were captured and executed

What was the historical significance of the Treaty of Westphalia?

• It was a peace treaty with the Ottoman Empire

• It marked the beginning of the Renaissance

• It started the Protestant Reformation

• It ended the Thirty Years' War

What was the official explanation for Jan Masaryk's death in 1948?

• Natural causes

• Suicide or accident

• Assassination

• He died in battle

What did Jan Masaryk reportedly refuse to do on the night of his death?

• Sign a document

• Attend a meeting

• Leave the country

• Speak to the press

What is a common theme associated with Prague's windows throughout history?

• They are used for religious ceremonies

• They are known for their unique design

• They have been sites of significant historical events

• They are purely decorative