In which year did Mieszko I, the first historical ruler of the Polish state, accept Christianity?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 966
- Step 1: Mieszko I of the Piast dynasty ruled the Polans in the tenth century. Step 2. His baptism, in 966, brought his state into Latin Christendom. Answer: 966. Why not the others: 1025, 1138 and 1385 are other turning points in Polish history.
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