The Ottoman Empire and Its Challenges in Italy

What was one of the main geographical obstacles that prevented the Ottomans from conquering Rome?

• The Black Sea

• The Alps

• The Adriatic Sea

• The Pyrenees

Who was the Albanian military leader that opposed the Ottomans and blocked their path to Italy?

• Stefan the Great

• Skanderbeg

• Alfonso V

• Vlad the Impaler

What internal conflict in Italy created an opportunity for the Ottomans to invade?

• The War of the Sicilian Vespers

• The Hundred Years' War

• The War of the Roses

• The War over the throne of Naples

Which ruler's resistance forced the Ottomans to shift their focus away from Italy?

• Vlad the Impaler

• Skanderbeg

• Alfonso V

• Stefan the Great

What was the outcome of the first Ottoman Venetian War for the Ottomans?

• They conquered the entire Italian peninsula

• They were weakened and postponed future campaigns

• They gained control of Venice

• They formed an alliance with Venice

What was the initial success of the Ottomans in Italy in 1480?

• Conquering Rome

• Capturing Otranto

• Seizing Naples

• Defeating the Venetian fleet

Why did the Ottoman campaign in Otranto ultimately fail?

• An alliance between Italy and France

• Lack of reinforcements

• A strong Italian navy

• A sudden plague

What significant treaty marked the end of Ottoman hostility towards Italy?

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Karlowitz

• Treaty of Utrecht

What did the Treaty of Karlowitz force the Ottomans to do?

• Expand into Western Europe

• Give up territories including Transylvania

• Form an alliance with Russia

• Conquer the Italian peninsula

What was a major reason for the Ottoman's failure to conquer Italy?

• Geographical challenges and strong military leaders

• Support from the Byzantine Empire

• Lack of interest

• Strong Italian unity