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The earliest known documentation of the term 'Pomerelia' dates to a charter issued by the Teutonic Grandmaster Konrad von Ehrlichshausen in 1441.
Answer: True
The earliest known reference to the term Pomerelia appears in the 'Pomerellische Handveste' from 1441, issued by the Teutonic Grandmaster Konrad von Ehrlichshausen, indicating its use during the period of Teutonic rule.
Gdańsk is the largest and most significant city within the historical region of Pomerelia.
Answer: True
Gdańsk has historically been the principal urban center and most significant city within Pomerelia, serving as a crucial economic and cultural hub.
Pomerelia is exclusively contained within the modern Pomeranian Voivodeship of Poland.
Answer: False
While Pomerelia primarily forms the core of the Pomeranian Voivodeship, its southern parts extend into the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, and small western fragments lie within the West Pomeranian Voivodeship.
The name 'Pomerelia' originates from a Proto-Slavic phrase meaning 'land at the sea.'
Answer: True
The term Pomerelia derives from the Proto-Slavic phrase 'po more,' which translates to 'land at the sea.' It also originally signified 'small Pomerania.'
The Wielbark Culture, associated with Germanic and Gothic tribes, flourished in the territory of Pomerelia between 150 BC and AD 1.
Answer: False
The Wielbark Culture, associated with Germanic and Gothic tribes, flourished in Pomerelia from approximately AD 1 to AD 450, following the Oksywie culture.
The Vistula River forms the eastern boundary of Pomerelia.
Answer: True
The Vistula River serves as a significant geographical marker, defining the eastern boundary of the historical region of Pomerelia.
Gdańsk Pomerania is a broader territorial definition than Pomerelia, encompassing all its sub-regions.
Answer: False
Gdańsk Pomerania is described as being slightly narrower in its territorial definition than Pomerelia, as it does not include certain sub-regions like Chełmno Land.
Chełmno Land, a traditional sub-region of Pomerelia, sometimes included Michałów Land and Lubawa Land.
Answer: True
Chełmno Land is recognized as a traditional sub-region of Pomerelia, and historical records indicate it sometimes encompassed Michałów Land and occasionally Lubawa Land.
The etymology of 'Pomerelia' directly reflects its location along the southern coast of the Baltic Sea.
Answer: True
The name 'Pomerelia' originates from the Proto-Slavic phrase 'po more,' meaning 'land at the sea,' directly reflecting its geographical position along the Baltic coast.
Historically, Pomerelia was organized as the Pomeranian Voivodeship within the province of Royal Prussia.
Answer: True
Historically, Pomerelia was administratively organized as the Pomeranian Voivodeship, which was part of Royal Prussia within the Polish Crown.
Which river serves as a primary eastern geographical boundary for Pomerelia?
Answer: The Vistula River
The Vistula River is identified as the primary eastern geographical boundary of Pomerelia.
What are some of the traditional sub-regions that comprise Pomerelia?
Answer: Kashubia, Kociewie, Tuchola Forest
Pomerelia is traditionally composed of sub-regions including Kashubia, Kociewie, and Tuchola Forest, alongside Chełmno Land.
Which historical name for Pomerelia reflects its location relative to the larger Pomeranian regions?
Answer: Small Pomerania
The name 'Pomerelia' itself originally meant 'small Pomerania,' distinguishing it from the larger regions of Hither and Farther Pomerania located to its west.
Which archaeological culture, associated with Germanic and Gothic tribes, was present in Pomerelia from AD 1 to 450?
Answer: Wielbark Culture
The Wielbark Culture, linked to Germanic and Gothic tribes, was present in Pomerelia from approximately AD 1 to AD 450.
What was the primary etymological meaning of the name 'Pomerelia'?
Answer: Land at the sea
The name 'Pomerelia' originates from the Proto-Slavic phrase 'po more,' which translates to 'land at the sea.'
Which of the following is NOT an alternative name for Pomerelia mentioned in the source?
Answer: Western Pomerania
The sources mention Eastern Pomerania, Vistula Pomerania, and Polish Pomerania as alternative names or descriptions for Pomerelia, but not Western Pomerania.
Which historical region is described as being slightly narrower in its territorial definition than Pomerelia?
Answer: Gdańsk Pomerania
Gdańsk Pomerania is described as being slightly narrower in its territorial definition compared to Pomerelia, as it excludes certain sub-regions.
What was the primary role of the Vistula River in defining Pomerelia's geography?
Answer: It served as the eastern boundary.
The Vistula River played a crucial role in defining Pomerelia's geography by serving as its eastern boundary.
During the early Middle Ages, Pomerelia was primarily settled by Germanic tribes, with Slavic presence being minimal.
Answer: False
In the early Middle Ages, Pomerelia was primarily settled by West Slavic and Lechitic tribes, including the Pomeranians and later the Kashubians, not predominantly Germanic tribes.
Mieszko I founded Gdańsk between 970 and 980 AD, recognizing its strategic importance at the mouth of the Vistula River.
Answer: True
Mieszko I, the first historical ruler of Poland, established Gdańsk between 970 and 980 AD, recognizing its strategic value at the Vistula River's mouth.
The Piast dynasty successfully and permanently established Christianity throughout Pomerelia during their rule.
Answer: False
While the Piast dynasty introduced Christianity to Pomerelia, the extent of its successful and permanent establishment is a subject of scholarly debate, as paganism persisted in some areas.
In the 11th century, Pomerelia definitively separated from the Kingdom of Poland and formed a long-lasting independent state.
Answer: False
In the 11th century, Pomerelia began to loosen its ties with Poland and formed an independent duchy for a period, but this separation was not definitive, and it was later reincorporated into the Polish realm.
Bolesław III Wrymouth conquered central and western Pomerania in 1116, but Pomerelia remained outside Polish control.
Answer: False
Bolesław III Wrymouth re-established direct Polish control over Pomerelia in 1116, and it remained within the Polish realm, administered by the Samboride dynasty.
The Samborides dynasty ruled Pomerelia as independent dukes throughout the 12th century, without any Polish suzerainty.
Answer: False
The Samborides dynasty administered Pomerelia as governors under Polish suzerainty during the 12th century, gradually evolving into semi-independent rulers, rather than ruling independently throughout the entire century.
According to the source, who founded Gdańsk and in which century?
Answer: Mieszko I in the 10th century
Gdańsk was founded by Mieszko I, the first historical ruler of Poland, between 970 and 980 AD, placing its founding in the 10th century.
What was the primary reason for Gdańsk's strategic importance during the early medieval period?
Answer: Controlling the mouth of the Vistula River
Gdańsk's strategic importance in the early medieval period stemmed from its location controlling the mouth of the Vistula River, a vital artery for trade and access to the Baltic Sea.
How did Pomerelia's relationship with Poland change in the 11th century?
Answer: It began to loosen ties and formed an independent duchy for a period.
During the 11th century, Pomerelia began to loosen its ties with the Kingdom of Poland, forming an independent duchy for a period, although this separation was not permanent.
Who administered Pomerelia from Gdańsk starting in the 12th century, acting as governors under Polish suzerainty?
Answer: The Samborides dynasty
The Samborides dynasty, a local ruling family, administered Pomerelia from Gdańsk starting in the 12th century, serving as governors under Polish suzerainty.
What was the significance of the Samborides dynasty in Pomerelia's governance?
Answer: They administered Pomerelia as semi-independent rulers under Polish suzerainty.
The Samborides dynasty played a significant role by administering Pomerelia as semi-independent rulers under Polish suzerainty, gradually increasing their local authority.
What was the impact of the Piast dynasty's rule on Pomerelia's religious landscape?
Answer: They introduced Christianity, but its success is debated.
The Piast dynasty introduced Christianity to Pomerelia, but the extent of its successful and sustained establishment remains a subject of scholarly discussion.
The Samborides were a Danish dynasty that administered Pomerelia as vassals of the Danish crown in the 12th century.
Answer: False
The Samborides were a local Pomeranian dynasty that administered the region, initially under Polish suzerainty. Danish influence occurred later, when Mestwin I became a vassal of Denmark in 1210.
Mestwin I of Pomerelia became a vassal of Denmark after King Valdemar II invaded the region in 1210.
Answer: True
In 1210, King Valdemar II of Denmark invaded Pomerelia, leading Prince Mestwin I to become a vassal of the Danish crown. This suzerainty was short-lived, as his son Swietopelk II achieved independence in 1227.
During the civil war among Mestwin I's sons, Swietopelk II allied with the Teutonic Order and the Duke of Kuyavia.
Answer: False
During the civil war, Swietopelk II's brothers, Sambor II and Ratibor, allied with the Teutonic Order and the Duke of Kuyavia against Swietopelk II.
In 1273, Mestwin II regained control of Gdańsk with the help of the Teutonic Knights, but paid feudal homage to them for the lands of Schlawe and Stolp.
Answer: False
In 1273, Mestwin II regained control of Gdańsk with the aid of Bolesław the Pious of Poland, not the Teutonic Knights. He did, however, pay feudal homage to the Brandenburg margraves for Schlawe and Stolp.
The Treaty of Kępno in 1282 transferred suzerainty over Pomerelia from Duke Mestwin II to Przemysł II of Poland, ending Pomerelia's independence.
Answer: True
The Treaty of Kępno in 1282 marked a significant step in Pomerelia's re-integration into the Polish state by transferring suzerainty from Duke Mestwin II to Przemysł II of Poland.
The Teutonic Knights annexed Pomerelia in 1309 after being invited by the Margraviate of Brandenburg to defend the region.
Answer: False
The Teutonic Knights annexed Pomerelia in 1309 after being invited by the Polish governor to expel the Brandenburgers, not at the invitation of Brandenburg itself.
During the Teutonic Order's rule, the colonization of Pomerelia was characterized by peaceful settlement and integration of existing populations.
Answer: False
The Teutonic Order's colonization of Pomerelia was notably violent, involving the reported extermination of original inhabitants and rapid repopulation with German settlers, contrasting with more peaceful Ostsiedlung in other regions.
The Brandenburg margraves occupied Gdańsk in 1269 due to an alliance with Mestwin II's brother, Wartislaw.
Answer: False
The Brandenburg margraves occupied Gdańsk in 1269 because Mestwin II allied with them during his struggles against his brother Wartislaw, not due to an alliance with Wartislaw.
The Treaty of Kępno in 1282 marked the end of Pomerelia's integration into the Polish state.
Answer: False
The Treaty of Kępno in 1282 marked a significant step in Pomerelia's re-integration into the Polish state, transferring suzerainty to Poland, rather than marking its end.
The Teutonic takeover of Danzig in 1309 led to a period of peace and cooperation between Poland and the Teutonic Knights over Pomerelia.
Answer: False
The Teutonic takeover of Danzig in 1309 triggered a long-lasting dispute between Poland and the Teutonic Knights over control of Pomerelia and its vital port city.
During the Teutonic Order's rule, the rural areas and smaller towns of Pomerelia predominantly retained speakers of Kashubian and Greater Polish dialects.
Answer: True
While urban centers saw German settlement under the Teutonic Order, the rural areas and smaller towns of Pomerelia largely retained speakers of Kashubian and Greater Polish dialects.
What was the outcome of the conflict between Mestwin II and the Brandenburg margraves in 1273?
Answer: His conflict with the Brandenburg margraves in 1273
In 1273, Mestwin II engaged in a conflict with the Brandenburg margraves over Gdańsk, which he had leased to them. He regained control with Polish aid but paid homage for other lands.
Which treaty effectively transferred the suzerainty over Pomerelia to Przemysł II of Poland in 1282?
Answer: Treaty of Kępno
The Treaty of Kępno, signed in 1282 between Mestwin II and Przemysł II, transferred suzerainty over Pomerelia to Poland.
What was the primary reason for the Teutonic Knights' annexation of Pomerelia in 1309?
Answer: To fulfill a request from the Polish governor against Brandenburg
The Teutonic Knights annexed Pomerelia in 1309 after being invited by the local Polish governor to expel the Margraviate of Brandenburg, subsequently incorporating it into their state.
How did the Teutonic Order's colonization of Pomerelia differ from the Ostsiedlung in other regions?
Answer: It involved the extermination of original inhabitants and rapid German repopulation.
The Teutonic Order's colonization of Pomerelia was characterized by violence and the repopulation with German settlers, contrasting with the often more peaceful Ostsiedlung in other areas.
What was the main consequence of the Treaty of Kępno signed in 1282?
Answer: It transferred suzerainty over Pomerelia to Poland, ending its independence.
The Treaty of Kępno in 1282 transferred suzerainty over Pomerelia to Poland, marking a significant step in its re-integration and ending its period of semi-independence.
What was the main characteristic of the Teutonic Order's colonization of Pomerelia compared to the Ostsiedlung?
Answer: It was characterized by violence and repopulation with German settlers.
The Teutonic Order's colonization of Pomerelia was marked by violence and the repopulation with German settlers, distinguishing it from the generally more peaceful Ostsiedlung in other regions.
Which group allied with Sambor II and Ratibor against Swietopelk II during the civil war in Pomerelia?
Answer: The Teutonic Order and the Duke of Kuyavia
During the civil war among Mestwin I's sons, Sambor II and Ratibor allied with the Teutonic Order and the Duke of Kuyavia against Swietopelk II.
The Prussian Confederation, formed in 1440, requested the Teutonic Knights to reincorporate Pomerelia into the Kingdom of Poland.
Answer: False
The Prussian Confederation, formed in 1440, requested the Polish King Casimir IV Jagiellon to reincorporate Pomerelia into the Kingdom of Poland, initiating the Thirteen Years' War against the Teutonic Knights.
The Thirteen Years' War (1454-1466) resulted in the Teutonic Knights renouncing their claims to Pomerelia, recognizing it as part of Poland.
Answer: True
The Thirteen Years' War concluded with the Second Peace of Thorn (1466), wherein the Teutonic Knights renounced their claims to Pomerelia, which was then formally recognized as part of Poland.
The Prussian Confederation was formed to support the rule of the Teutonic Knights in Pomerelia.
Answer: False
The Prussian Confederation, established in 1440, was formed to oppose the rule of the Teutonic Knights and sought the reincorporation of Pomerelia into the Kingdom of Poland.
Pomerelia became part of the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland again after the Teutonic Knights' rule ended with the Treaty of Soldin.
Answer: False
Pomerelia became part of the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland again after the Thirteen Years' War (1454-1466) and the Second Peace of Thorn, not following the Treaty of Soldin, which was related to the Teutonic Knights' earlier annexation.
What organization, formed by cities in Pomerelia in 1440, requested Polish re-incorporation of the region, leading to the Thirteen Years' War?
Answer: The Prussian Confederation
The Prussian Confederation, established in 1440 by cities in Pomerelia, requested Poland's King Casimir IV Jagiellon to reincorporate the region, initiating the Thirteen Years' War.
What was the primary reason for the Prussian Confederation's request to Poland in 1454?
Answer: To reincorporate Pomerelia into the Kingdom of Poland
In 1454, the Prussian Confederation requested Poland's King Casimir IV Jagiellon to reincorporate Pomerelia into the Kingdom of Poland, initiating the Thirteen Years' War.
When did the Teutonic Knights annex Pomerelia, incorporating it into their state via the Treaty of Soldin?
Answer: 1309
The Teutonic Knights annexed Pomerelia in 1309, incorporating it into their state through the Treaty of Soldin.
What was the outcome of the Thirteen Years' War (1454-1466) concerning Pomerelia?
Answer: Teutonic Knights renounced claims, and Pomerelia became part of Poland.
The Thirteen Years' War concluded with the Teutonic Knights renouncing their claims to Pomerelia, which subsequently became an integral part of Poland.
What was the significance of the Prussian Confederation's actions in 1454?
Answer: They initiated the Thirteen Years' War by requesting Polish re-incorporation.
In 1454, the Prussian Confederation's request for Poland to reincorporate Pomerelia initiated the Thirteen Years' War against the Teutonic Knights.
When the Teutonic Knights annexed Pomerelia, they extended the name 'Prussia' to the region, despite it not having been inhabited by the Baltic Old Prussians.
Answer: True
Following the Teutonic Knights' annexation of Pomerelia, the name 'Prussia' was extended eastward to encompass the region, even though it had not been historically inhabited by the Baltic Old Prussians. The majority of Pomerelia's population consisted of Poles and Kashubians.
Following the Partitions of Poland, Pomerelia was annexed by the Austrian Empire and became part of the Province of Galicia.
Answer: False
After the Partitions of Poland in the late 18th century, Pomerelia was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia and incorporated into the Province of West Prussia, not Austria.
During the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, Gdańsk was a minor port with limited economic importance for the Commonwealth's exports.
Answer: False
During the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, Gdańsk served as the largest city and a major port, handling a significant portion of the Commonwealth's exports, particularly grain.
After the Partitions of Poland, Pomerelia was incorporated into the Prussian Province of Silesia.
Answer: False
Following the Partitions of Poland, Pomerelia was annexed by Prussia and incorporated into the Province of West Prussia, not Silesia.
The Treaty of Versailles restored Pomerelia to Germany, creating the Free City of Danzig.
Answer: False
The Treaty of Versailles restored Pomerelia to Poland, not Germany. It also established the Free City of Danzig, which was separate from both Poland and Germany.
The 'Polish Corridor' was a term used by Polish propaganda to describe the territory granting Poland access to the Baltic Sea after World War I.
Answer: False
The term 'Polish Corridor' was coined by German propaganda to describe the territory that granted Poland access to the Baltic Sea after World War I, often with negative connotations.
The Battle of Westerplatte, marking the start of World War II, took place in Pomerelia.
Answer: True
The Battle of Westerplatte, a pivotal event marking the beginning of World War II, occurred in Pomerelia in September 1939.
The 'Intelligenzaktion' was a Nazi operation aimed at protecting Polish intellectuals and leaders in Pomerelia during World War II.
Answer: False
The 'Intelligenzaktion' was a brutal Nazi operation in Pomerelia during World War II, specifically targeting and aiming to eliminate the Polish intellectual and political elite.
The Stutthof concentration camp was the first Nazi concentration camp established within Germany's pre-war borders.
Answer: False
The Stutthof concentration camp was significant as it was the first Nazi concentration camp established outside of Germany's pre-war borders, located in Pomerelia.
The Potsdam Agreement stipulated that almost the entire region of Pomerelia was reclaimed by Poland.
Answer: True
Following World War II, the Potsdam Agreement formalized the return of almost the entire region of Pomerelia, including Gdańsk, to Poland.
The local German minority in Pomerelia was allowed to remain and integrate fully into Polish society after World War II.
Answer: False
The local German minority population, particularly those complicit in wartime atrocities, was largely expelled from Pomerelia after World War II in accordance with the Potsdam Agreement.
According to Prussian data from 1819, Poles (including Kashubians) constituted a majority in West Prussia, comprising approximately 52% of the population.
Answer: True
Prussian data from 1819 indicated that Poles, including Kashubians, formed approximately 52% of the population in West Prussia, which encompassed Pomerelia.
Pre-1772 Pomerelian Voivodeship had a religious landscape dominated exclusively by Roman Catholicism.
Answer: False
The pre-1772 Pomerelian Voivodeship exhibited a diverse religious landscape, including significant populations of Lutherans, Jews, and Mennonites alongside Roman Catholics.
Grain was a minor export commodity from Gdańsk during the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, with timber being the primary export.
Answer: False
Grain was a major export commodity from Gdańsk during the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, vital for the Commonwealth's economy, rather than a minor one.
Intense Germanisation policies were implemented in Pomerelia after its annexation by Prussia during the Partitions of Poland.
Answer: True
Following its annexation by Prussia during the Partitions of Poland, Pomerelia underwent intense Germanisation policies aimed at cultural and linguistic integration into the Prussian state.
The Battle of Westerplatte in 1939 symbolized Polish resistance against invading Nazi forces.
Answer: True
The Battle of Westerplatte in 1939, occurring in Pomerelia, became a potent symbol of Polish resistance against the invading Nazi German forces at the outset of World War II.
The area around Narmeln on the Vistula Spit was annexed by Poland after World War II according to the Potsdam Agreement.
Answer: False
While most of Pomerelia was returned to Poland by the Potsdam Agreement, the area around Narmeln on the Vistula Spit was annexed by the Soviet Union, not Poland.
The 'Intelligenzaktion' was a Nazi German operation conducted in Pomerelia with the aim of eliminating the Polish intellectual and political elite.
Answer: True
The 'Intelligenzaktion' was a systematic Nazi operation in Pomerelia during World War II focused on the elimination of the Polish intellectual and political leadership.
The Stutthof concentration camp was significant as it was the first Nazi concentration camp established outside of Germany's pre-war borders.
Answer: True
Stutthof concentration camp holds significance as the first Nazi concentration camp established outside Germany's pre-war borders, operating with numerous subcamps throughout Pomerelia.
The Potsdam Agreement stipulated that the Vistula Spit area around Narmeln would be returned to Germany after World War II.
Answer: False
The Potsdam Agreement designated most of Pomerelia for Poland, but the Vistula Spit area around Narmeln was annexed by the Soviet Union, not returned to Germany.
What was the status of Gdańsk during the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth?
Answer: The largest city and a major export hub
During the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, Gdańsk was the largest city and a crucial hub for the Commonwealth's exports, particularly grain.
After the Partitions of Poland, Pomerelia became part of which Prussian province?
Answer: Province of West Prussia
Following the Partitions of Poland, Pomerelia was annexed by Prussia and incorporated into the newly established Province of West Prussia.
The Treaty of Versailles restored Pomerelia to Poland and established which entity related to Gdańsk?
Answer: The Free City of Danzig
The Treaty of Versailles restored Pomerelia to Poland and established the Free City of Danzig, a separate entity related to Gdańsk.
What was the purpose of the Nazi German operation known as the 'Intelligenzaktion' in Pomerelia?
Answer: To eliminate Polish intellectuals and leaders
The 'Intelligenzaktion' was a Nazi operation in Pomerelia during World War II aimed at eliminating the Polish intellectual and political elite.
According to Prussian data from 1819, what percentage of West Prussia's population was estimated to be German (including Mennonites)?
Answer: Approximately 46%
Prussian data from 1819 indicated that Germans, including Mennonites, constituted approximately 46% of the population in West Prussia.
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a site of massacres of Poles by Nazi German forces in Pomerelia during WWII?
Answer: Kępa Oksywska
The provided sources mention Piaśnica, Szpęgawsk Forest, and the Igielska Valley as sites of massacres, but Kępa Oksywska is not listed among them.
What was the primary reason for the intense Germanisation policies implemented in Pomerelia after its annexation by Prussia?
Answer: To integrate the region culturally and linguistically into the Prussian state
Intense Germanisation policies were implemented in Pomerelia after its annexation by Prussia primarily to integrate the region culturally and linguistically into the Prussian state.
Which of the following was a site of significant battles during the German invasion of Poland in 1939, located in Pomerelia?
Answer: Kępa Oksywska
Kępa Oksywska was among the sites of significant battles in Pomerelia during the German invasion of Poland in 1939, alongside Westerplatte and Hel.
What was the significance of the Stutthof concentration camp in Pomerelia?
Answer: It was the first Nazi concentration camp outside Germany's pre-war borders.
The Stutthof concentration camp was significant as it was the first Nazi concentration camp established outside of Germany's pre-war borders, operating with numerous subcamps throughout Pomerelia.
According to Prussian data from 1819, what was the approximate percentage of Poles (including Kashubians) in West Prussia?
Answer: 52%
Prussian data from 1819 indicated that Poles, including Kashubians, constituted approximately 52% of the population in West Prussia.
What was the primary purpose of the 'Intelligenzaktion' conducted by Nazi Germany in Pomerelia during World War II?
Answer: To eliminate the Polish intellectual and political elite
The 'Intelligenzaktion' was a Nazi operation in Pomerelia during World War II aimed at eliminating the Polish intellectual and political elite.
What happened to the small portion of the Vistula Spit around Narmeln after World War II?
Answer: It was annexed by the Soviet Union.
Following World War II, the small portion of the Vistula Spit around Narmeln was annexed by the Soviet Union, while the rest of Pomerelia was returned to Poland.
What was the status of Pomerelia after the Partitions of Poland in the late 18th century?
Answer: It was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia.
Following the Partitions of Poland in the late 18th century, Pomerelia was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia and incorporated into West Prussia.
Today, historic Pomerelia is entirely contained within the Pomeranian Voivodeship.
Answer: False
While historic Pomerelia primarily forms the core of the Pomeranian Voivodeship, its southern areas extend into the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, and small western fragments are located within the West Pomeranian Voivodeship.
Which modern Polish administrative region primarily forms the core of historic Pomerelia?
Answer: Pomeranian Voivodeship
The Pomeranian Voivodeship is the modern Polish administrative region that primarily constitutes the core of historic Pomerelia.