The Fall of Constantinople (1453, Constantinople) — Questions and answers

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What did Urban promise the Great Turkish Bombard would be able to do?

Choices

  1. Cast stones the size of mountains ✓
  2. Create a new river
  3. Fly into the sky
  4. Make soldiers invisible

Answer: Cast stones the size of mountains

From page 2

Why were the Genoese ships delayed, according to George Sphrantzes?

Choices

  1. They ran out of fuel
  2. They were delayed by storms ✓
  3. They got lost
  4. They decided not to come

Answer: They were delayed by storms

From page 3

What was blocking the entrance to the Golden Horn that made the admiral so angry?

Choices

  1. A giant wall
  2. A massive chain ✓
  3. A fleet of enemy ships
  4. A thick fog

Answer: A massive chain

From page 4

What was Mehmed II watching being built to help move ships?

Choices

  1. A new type of cannon
  2. Wooden rails to carry ships overland ✓
  3. A bridge over the sea
  4. Stronger city walls

Answer: Wooden rails to carry ships overland

From page 5

How did George Sphrantzes react when he saw the Great Turkish Bombard being used?

Choices

  1. He cheered with joy
  2. He watched in horror ✓
  3. He fell asleep
  4. He started singing

Answer: He watched in horror

From page 6

What did Giovanni Giustiniani tell his men to help them feel braver?

Choices

  1. "Run away!"
  2. "Fear is your enemy!" ✓
  3. "Let's surrender!"
  4. "Take a nap!"

Answer: "Fear is your enemy!"

From page 7

What happened to Giovanni Giustiniani during the battle?

Choices

  1. He captured the Sultan
  2. He was gravely wounded by a cannonball ✓
  3. He found a secret escape tunnel
  4. He made peace with the Ottomans

Answer: He was gravely wounded by a cannonball

From page 8

What did Constantine XI do when he realized the city was lost?

Choices

  1. He fled the city
  2. He surrendered to Mehmed
  3. He cast off his regalia and charged into the fighting ✓
  4. He hid in the palace

Answer: He cast off his regalia and charged into the fighting

From page 9

What was Constantinople renamed after Mehmed II conquered it?

Choices

  1. Ankara
  2. Rome
  3. Istanbul ✓
  4. Athens

Answer: Istanbul

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