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The Fall of Constantinople: Europe's Turning Point
  • 1. What year did the Fall of Constantinople occur?
A) 1204
B) 1453
C) 1347
D) 1492
  • 2. Who was the Ottoman Sultan during the siege of Constantinople?
A) Beyazid I
B) Selim I
C) Mehmed II
D) Suleiman the Magnificent
  • 3. What was the primary weapon used by the Ottomans to breach the walls of Constantinople?
A) Ballistae
B) Trebuchets
C) Cannons
D) Crossbows
  • 4. What was the strategic significance of Constantinople's location?
A) Location of the Vatican
B) Proximity to Rome
C) Control of trade between Europe and Asia
D) High altitude for defense
  • 5. What was the primary religion of the Ottoman Empire?
A) Christianity
B) Buddhism
C) Islam
D) Judaism
  • 6. What did Mehmed II rename Constantinople after its conquest?
A) Istanbul
B) New Rome
C) Constantinia
D) Constantinopolis
  • 7. Which church was converted into a mosque after the fall?
A) Notre Dame
B) St. Peter's Basilica
C) Hagia Sophia
D) Westminster Abbey
  • 8. What played a crucial role in the morale of the Ottoman troops during the siege?
A) Political alliances
B) Professional pride
C) Financial rewards
D) Religious fervor
  • 9. What did the Ottomans implement in the newly conquered territories?
A) Direct rule
B) Feudal system
C) Colonial system
D) Millet system
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