Which invasion of 1655, in which the Monastery of Jasna Gora was successfully defended, is known as the Deluge?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Swedish invasion
- Step 1: The Swedish army overran most of the Commonwealth before the defence of Czestochowa turned the war. Answer: The Swedish invasion. Why not the others: The Mongol invasion, The Ottoman invasion and The Teutonic invasion don't fit.
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