In the history of Lithuania, in which year was the formal Christianization of Lithuania (Aukštaitija) officially enacted by Jogaila and Vytautas?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 1387
- Step 1: Official Christianization of Aukštaitija took place in 1387; Žemaitija (Samogitia) was later baptized in 1413 after the Battle of Žalgiris. Answer: 1387. Why not the others: 1253 was Mindaugas's individual baptism, and 1413 completed Samogitian baptism.
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