In the history of Lithuania, which prolonged conflict (1558-1583) forced the Grand Duchy of Lithuania to seek closer union with Poland due to Russian pressure under Ivan the Terrible?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Livonian War (Livonijos karas)
- Step 1: The devastating Livonian War pitted the GDL against Ivan the Terrible's Muscovite forces, prompting Lithuanian nobility to sign the Union of Lublin in 1569. Answer: The Livonian War (Livonijos karas). Why not the others: The Thirteen Years' War was fought in the 15th century, and the Great Northern War in the 18th century.
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