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