Stephen and the Ottoman Empire: A Historical Quiz

What event marked a temporary pause in the conflict between Stephen and the Ottomans?

• The invasion of Hungary

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The capture of Wallachia

• The death of Sultan Mehmed

Who did Stephen place on the throne of Wallachia after defeating Basarab IV?

• Matthias Corvinus

• Vlad the Monk

• Bayezid II

• Ivan III

What was the outcome of the peace treaty between Sultan Bayezid and Matthias Corvinus?

• Stephen recaptured his ports

• The Ottomans withdrew from Moldavia

• Stephen was forced to submit to Bayezid

• Moldavia gained new territories

Why did King Casimir of Poland oppose the Ottoman control of Moldavian ports?

• He was allied with the Ottomans

• He wanted to expand Polish territory

• It threatened Poland's trade routes

• He sought revenge for a past defeat

What was Stephen's reaction to the peace agreement between Casimir and Bayezid?

• He strengthened ties with Hungary

• He declared war on Poland

• He abandoned his claim to the ports

• He sought an alliance with the Ottomans

What was the outcome of Stephen's attempt to recapture his ports from the Ottomans?

• He formed a new alliance with Poland

• He was successful and regained control

• He expanded his territory into Hungary

• He was defeated and forced to negotiate

Who did Stephen support in the Hungarian succession crisis after Matthias Corvinus's death?

• Maximilian I

• Vladislaus

• John Corvinus

• John Albert

What was a significant concern for Stephen regarding John Albert's potential rule over Hungary and Poland?

• Loss of alliance flexibility

• Economic sanctions

• Increased Ottoman influence

• Military invasion

How did Stephen's relationship with Vladislaus benefit Moldavia?

• Confirmation of Transylvanian holdings

• Military support against the Ottomans

• Economic aid from Hungary

• Territorial expansion into Poland

What was the impact of King Casimir IV's death on Stephen's political strategy?

• It ended the conflict with Hungary

• It resulted in a peace treaty with Poland

• It caused a shift in support to Vladislaus

• It led to a new alliance with the Ottomans