Which place completes this sentence about Hasselt? In 1366 the county of Loon came under the direct rule of the Prince-Bishopric of ______ and remained so until the annexation by France in 1794.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Liège
Hasselt is the largest city of Belgian Limburg, long tied to the County of Loon. From 1366 that county was ruled directly by the Prince-Bishopric of Liège, which kept control until France annexed the area in 1794.
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