Battle of Nicopolis, 1396 AD Part 1 of 2 The Crusade Beckons

The video explores the aftermath of the Battle of Kosovo, highlighting the fall of Prince Lazar and Sultan Murad. It details Bayezid I's rise to power, his diplomatic maneuvers, and the Ottoman expansion into Europe. The formation of Christian coalitions in response to Ottoman threats is discussed, along with the Crusader campaigns and naval strategies. The video concludes with the Crusader advances and setbacks in the Balkans.

What was the significant outcome of the Battle of Kosovo?

• The Ottoman Empire was dissolved.

• The Byzantine Empire gained control over Kosovo.

• The Serbian Empire expanded its territory.

• Both Prince Lazar and Sultan Murad died.

How did Biazid the First strengthen his position in Europe?

• By signing a peace treaty with Hungary.

• By conquering the entire Balkan Peninsula.

• By making Serbia an Ottoman vassal.

• By forming an alliance with the Byzantine Empire.

What was Biazid's response to the Hungarian raids into Serbian territory?

• He abandoned his campaigns in Anatolia.

• He retreated to Constantinople.

• He signed a peace treaty with Hungary.

• He launched military campaigns to stabilize the Balkans.

What was the reaction of European rulers to Biazid's campaigns in the Balkans?

• They remained neutral.

• They formed a Christian coalition against the Ottomans.

• They sought an alliance with the Ottomans.

• They supported the Ottoman expansion.

Which European power was the principal financier of the Crusader campaign?

• The Republic of Venice

• The Kingdom of France

• The Kingdom of England

• Duke Philip the Bold of Burgundy

What was the strategic objective of the Crusaders' naval operations?

• To conquer Constantinople

• To raid the enemy coast and prevent Ottoman supplies

• To establish a new trade route

• To blockade the Sea of Marmara permanently

What was the main entry point into Bulgaria for the Crusaders?

• The city of Sofia

• The city of Necropolis

• The River Danube

• The River Olt

What was the outcome of the Crusader raids in the Despotate of Vidan?

• The city of Vidan was captured without a fight.

• The Crusaders were defeated by Ottoman forces.

• The Crusaders established a new kingdom.

• The city of Vidan was heavily fortified.

What was the reaction of the local population at Rahovo to the Crusaders?

• They fled the city before the Crusaders arrived.

• They resisted fiercely and defeated the Crusaders.

• They welcomed the Crusaders with open arms.

• They surrendered after a brief skirmish.

What was the consequence of the Franco-Burgundian troops' actions at Rahovo?

• They were forced to retreat.

• They were reprimanded by King Sigismund.

• They were rewarded with more territory.

• They were praised for their discipline.