The First Muslim Roman Emperor? | The Life & Times of Mehmed II

The video explores the reign of Mehmed II, focusing on his early challenges, his obsession with conquering Constantinople, and the eventual fall of the city. It also covers the aftermath, including Byzantine holdouts and Mehmed's consolidation of power. The narrative continues with conflicts in Serbia and Wallachia, highlighting figures like Vlad the Impaler, and concludes with the Albanian resistance and a brief Ottoman campaign in Italy.

What was one of the reasons Mehmed II's father left him in charge at a young age?

• He wanted to start a new empire.

• He was forced to abdicate.

• He believed Mehmed was ready to rule.

• He wanted to retire and relax.

What was Mehmed II's primary motivation for conquering Constantinople?

• To gain access to new resources.

• To become a Roman emperor.

• To establish a new religion.

• To expand trade routes.

How did Mehmed II manage to breach the walls of Constantinople?

• By using a massive cannon.

• By negotiating with the city's leaders.

• By starving the city into submission.

• By infiltrating the city with spies.

What was a significant change in Constantinople after the Ottoman conquest?

• It became a multicultural city.

• It was renamed to Istanbul immediately.

• It was abandoned by its inhabitants.

• It became a major trade hub.

What happened to the last Byzantine emperor's brothers after Constantinople's fall?

• They were absorbed as vassals by the Ottomans.

• They formed a new empire.

• They were executed by Mehmed II.

• They fled to Western Europe.

Who was John Hunyotti, and what role did he play in the conflict with the Ottomans?

• A Serbian leader who defended Belgrade.

• An Ottoman general who betrayed Mehmed II.

• A military leader who defended Belgrade against the Ottomans.

• A Hungarian king who allied with the Ottomans.

What was Vlad the Impaler's notorious tactic against the Ottomans?

• Using psychological warfare.

• Using poison in the water supply.

• Impalement of captured soldiers.

• Setting traps in the forests.

What was the outcome of Mehmed II's conflict with Wallachia?

• Wallachia remained independent.

• Wallachia became a vassal state.

• Wallachia defeated the Ottomans.

• Wallachia was annexed by the Ottomans.

Which region did Mehmed II's Admiral seize, causing concern in Europe?

• The island of Sicily.

• The heel of Italy.

• The coast of Spain.

• The southern tip of Greece.

What was the reaction in Europe to the Ottoman presence in Italy?

• They sought to negotiate peace with the Ottomans.

• They called for a crusade against the Ottomans.

• They ignored the Ottoman presence.

• They welcomed the Ottomans as allies.