Jadwiga of Poland:

She was the Queen of Poland from 1384.
She came from the Angevin dynasty.
She was crowned King of Poland, despite being a woman, which was unusual at the time.

Władysław Jagiełło:

He was the Grand Duke of Lithuania.
In 1386 he married Jadwiga and was crowned King of Poland.
He founded the Jagiellon dynasty, which ruled Poland and Lithuania for many years.

Union of Krewo (1385):

It was a personal union between Poland and Lithuania.
agiełło agreed to be baptized, marry Jadwiga and become king of Poland.
The union was intended to unite forces against common enemies, such as the Teutonic Order.

Baptism of Lithuania:

As part of the union, Lithuania was baptized by the Polish.
It was an important event that ended paganism in Lithuania and introduced Christianity.

Significance of the union:

The Polish-Lithuanian union created one of the largest states in Europe.
It contributed to the growth of Poland and Lithuania's importance on the international stage.
It was the beginning of a long-term cooperation between the two nations.

When was

Jadwiga Andegaweńska crowned as King of Poland?

1384

From which dynasty

did Jadwiga come?

Anjou

Who was the

Grand Duke of Lithuania before the union with Poland?

Władysław Jagiełło

In which year

did the Union of Krewo take place?

1385

What

name did Jagiełło take after baptism?

Władysław

Who was the

main enemy of Poland and Lithuania, against whom the countries united?

Teutonic Order

In which year

was Jagiełło crowned as King of Poland?

1386

What was the main religious significance of the

Union of Krewo?

Baptism of Lithuania

What was the name of Jadwiga's

father?

Louis I of Hungary

What was the name of Jadwiga's

mother?

Elizabeth of Bosnia

Which city was the site of

Jadwiga's coronation?

Kraków

Which city was the site of

Jagiełło's coronation?

Kraków

What was the main political significance of the

Polish-Lithuanian union?

Unification against common enemies

What was the main territorial significance of the

Polish-Lithuanian union?

Creation of one of the largest states in Europe

What was the main economic significance of the

Polish-Lithuanian union?

Increase in trade importance

What was the main cultural significance of the

Polish-Lithuanian union?

Mutual cultural influence

What was the main military significance of the

Polish-Lithuanian union?

Increase in military strength

What was the main religious significance of the

baptism of Lithuania?

End of paganism

What was the main political significance of the

baptism of Lithuania?

Increase in Poland's international importance

What was the main territorial significance of the

baptism of Lithuania?

Unification of Polish and Lithuanian lands

What was the main economic significance of the

baptism of Lithuania?

Increase in trade importance

What was the main cultural significance of the

baptism of Lithuania?

Mutual cultural influence

What was the main military significance of the

baptism of Lithuania?

Increase in military strength

What was the main religious significance of

Jadwiga's coronation?

Introduction of Christianity in Lithuania

What was the main political significance of

Jadwiga's coronation?

Increase in Poland's international importance

What was the main territorial significance of

Jadwiga's coronation?

Unification of Polish and Lithuanian lands

What was the main economic significance of

Jadwiga's coronation?

Increase in trade importance

What was the main cultural significance of

Jadwiga's coronation?

Mutual cultural influence

What was the main military significance of

Jadwiga's coronation?

Increase in military strength

What was the main religious significance of the

Polish-Lithuanian union?

Introduction of Christianity in Lithuania
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