Asked by Jordan Atkinson on Sep 26, 2024

Christian IV,the Protestant king of Denmark,wanted to

A) protect the Catholic rulers of the Holy Roman Empire.
B) repay the pope for assistance in helping him become king of Denmark.
C) assist the Bohemians in their revolt against the Holy Roman Empire.
D) extend his influence and gain control of Northern German states.
E) assist Charles I of England in his bid to control Holstein.

Christian IV

King of Denmark and Norway during the early 17th century, known for his ambitious foreign policy and architectural projects.

Holy Roman Empire

A multi-ethnic complex of territories in central Europe that developed during the Early Middle Ages and continued until its dissolution in 1806.

  • Develop an insight into the political and religious disputes in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries.
  • Absorb information regarding the societal and military outcomes of the Thirty Years' War.