Battle of Torvioll: The Rise of Skanderbeg

The video covers the Long Campaign, focusing on Skanderbeg's rise from an Ottoman vassal to a national hero in Albania. It details his early life, the Albanian revolts, and his eventual defection from the Ottomans. The narrative culminates in the Battle of Torviol, where Skanderbeg's strategic prowess leads to a significant victory against the Ottomans, solidifying his legacy.

Who led the crusader forces against the Ottoman Empire in the battle for the city of Nice?

• Ali Pasha

• Sultan Murad II

• John Hunyadi

• George Castriotti

What was the primary reason for the power vacuum in the Balkans during Skanderbeg's early life?

• The expansion of the Republic of Venice

• The decline of the Byzantine Empire

• The Crusades

• The rise of the Ottoman Empire

How did John Castriotti maintain control over his domains in Albania?

• By conquering neighboring territories

• By allying with the Byzantine Empire

• By converting to different religions

• By forming alliances with the Ottomans

What was the outcome of the Albanian uprisings against the Ottomans in the early 15th century?

• The Ottomans were defeated

• The Albanian nobility gained independence

• The Venetians supported the Albanians

• The uprisings were crushed by the Ottomans

What prompted Skanderbeg to defect from the Ottoman camp?

• A secret alliance with John Hunyadi

• A promise of power from the Venetians

• The opportunity presented by the Crusade of Varna

• A personal vendetta against the Sultan

What was the League of Letsa?

• A religious council in Albania

• A trade agreement with Venice

• A military alliance against the Ottomans

• The first unified states in Albanian history

What strategic advantage did Skanderbeg use in the Battle of Torviol?

• Superior numbers

• Surprise attack from the forest

• Allied reinforcements

• Advanced artillery

How did Skanderbeg's forces manage to surround the Ottoman army?

• By using a feigned retreat

• By attacking from three sides

• By cutting off their supply lines

• By receiving reinforcements from Venice

What was the outcome of the Battle of Torviol for the Ottoman forces?

• They were almost completely annihilated

• They retreated with minimal losses

• They captured Skanderbeg

• They achieved a decisive victory

What was Skanderbeg's ultimate goal after the Battle of Torviol?

• To conquer the Ottoman Empire

• To unify and secure an independent Albania

• To form an alliance with Venice

• To expand his territory into Italy