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Siege of Constantinople Reading
By Jessica Wilkinson
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Question 1
1.
In 1453, the Byzantine Empire fell to Muslim invaders called what?
Ottoman Turks
Patriarchs
Mongol warriors
Vikings
Question 2
2.
Who led the assault on Constantinople?
Suleiman I
Osman
Mehmed II
Orhan I
Question 3
3.
What elements made up Constantinople's superior defenses?
excellent military strategy
large armies
high walls and water surrounding the city
advanced weaponry
Question 4
4.
What happened during the first attack?
The ottomans knocked down the wall and entered the city
The Ottomans failed after fighting for seven hours
The Ottomans were outnumbered and forced to retreat
The Christians were outnumbered and forced to retreat
Question 5
5.
In the second attack, how did the Muslims distract their opponent?
Screaming
Setting fire to the surroundings
Horns and trumpets
Sending bodies over the wall in a catapult
Question 6
6.
What did the Janissaries do that others could not?
they had better aim with their guns
maintained unity
They were taller, so they could see over the wall
They sailed the ships for the sea attack
Question 7
7.
What was significant about the gate of Kerkoporta?
It was left unprotected by the Christians
It was too fortified for the Muslims to break into
It was heavily guarded
It was where the Janissaries began their attack
Question 8
8.
Where did the Ottomans have their ships waiting?
Only on the shore of the Marmora
In the Black Sea
The Golden Horn and shores of Marmora
They didnt bring any ships
Question 9
9.
Which of the following things was NOT a change made by the Ottomans after their successful conquest of Constantinople?
Renamed the city Istanbul
Made Christians wear a distinctive outfit so they could be recognized
Built mosques, palaces, monuments and aqueducts
Forced Christians to convert to Christianity
Question 10
10.
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the Muslim conquest of Constantinople?
The Byzantine Empire was strengthened
Muslim style art and architecture flourished in the city
The Ottoman Empire now controlled trade coming into Eastern Empire
Lasting religious diversity in the city
