Eastern Europe’s Heroic Age

Flashcards summarizing key terms and concepts from the lecture on Eastern Europe's historical events.

Battle of Grunwald

A significant battle in 1410 where Polish-Lithuanian forces defeated the Germanic Teutonic Order.

Teutonic Order

A German medieval military order known for its campaigns against the Polish-Lithuanian forces.

Union of Lublin (1569)

An agreement that united the Polish and Lithuanian kingdoms into a single entity, creating a superpower.

Battle of Tannenberg

Another name for the Battle of Grunwald, marking a key victory for Polish and Lithuanian forces.

Vlad Tepes

Also known as Dracula, he was a frontier fighter and ally of the Turks.

King Matthias Corvinus

The King of Hungary from 1458 to 1490, known for his Renaissance contributions and leadership.

Defenestration of Prague

The act of throwing someone out of a window, notably leading to considerable political consequences in Bohemia.

Cossacks

Free men and women who established communities in the frontier regions between Poland-Lithuania and Russian lands.

Bogdan Khmelnitsky

A leader who led a revolt against Polish rule in 1648 and became a significant figure in Ukrainian history.

Battle of Mohacs (1526)

A battle where the Ottoman Empire defeated Hungary, leading to the latter's decline.

Thirty Years' War (1618-1648)

A protracted conflict in Europe sparked by political and religious turmoil in the Holy Roman Empire.