Skanderbeg: The Albanian National Hero

What was Skanderbeg's birth name?

• John Castriotti

• George Castriotti

• Murad Castriotti

• Ali Castriotti

Why were children of vassal families sent to the Ottoman court?

• To learn Ottoman culture

• To receive a better education

• As political hostages to ensure loyalty

• To serve in the Ottoman army

What was Skanderbeg's role in the Ottoman Empire before his rebellion?

• A religious leader

• A merchant

• A military commander

• A diplomat

What significant change did Skanderbeg make during his time with the Ottomans?

• He became a Christian

• He married into the Ottoman royal family

• He converted to Islam

• He became a merchant

What was Skanderbeg's immediate goal after capturing Krujë?

• To return to the Ottoman Empire

• To negotiate with the Ottomans

• To expand into Italy

• To consolidate his power

What was the League of Lezhë?

• A military coalition of Albanian and Serbian noblemen

• A trade alliance

• A cultural exchange program

• A religious council

Who led the Ottoman forces against Skanderbeg at the Battle of Torvioll?

• Farouz Pasha

• John Hunyadi

• Murad II

• Ali Pasha

What was the outcome of the Battle of Torvioll?

• The Ottomans won decisively

• Skanderbeg's forces were defeated

• The battle ended in a stalemate

• Skanderbeg's forces achieved a significant victory

How did Skanderbeg's forces manage to defeat the Ottomans despite being outnumbered?

• They received reinforcements from Italy

• They had better intelligence

• They used guerrilla tactics

• They had superior weapons

What was the significance of Skanderbeg's victories against the Ottomans?

• They solidified his reputation as a military leader

• They inspired other European nations to rebel

• They led to the fall of the Ottoman Empire

• They resulted in a peace treaty with the Ottomans