Which place completes this sentence about Hasselt? In 1232 Arnold IV, Count of Loon gave the city the same freedoms as those enjoyed in ______.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Liège
Hasselt is the capital of Limburg province in Flanders and was one of the free cities of the County of Loon. In 1232 Count Arnold IV of Loon gave it the same freedoms that the city of Liège enjoyed.
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