Complete the sentence about Hiiumaa with the correct year: In ______, Hiiumaa was divided between the Bishopric of Ösel-Wiek and the Livonian branch of the Teutonic Order, acting partly on behalf of the Hanseatic League.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 1254
- Step 1: In 1254, Hiiumaa was divided between the Bishopric of Ösel-Wiek and the Livonian branch of the Teutonic Order, acting partly on behalf of the Hanseatic League. Answer: 1254. Why not the others: 1234, 1249 and 1264 don't fit.
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