Vlad the Impaler and the Ottoman Empire

What did Vlad Dracul give to a loyal boyar before being captured?

• A sword and a pendant

• A map and a letter

• A crown and a scepter

• A horse and a shield

Why did Sultan Murad make Vlad an officer in the Ottoman military?

• Due to Vlad's seriousness and determination

• To keep him away from Wallachia

• Because of Vlad's popularity

• To train him as a diplomat

Where did Vlad find refuge after fleeing Wallachia?

• Transylvania

• Moldavia

• Serbia

• Hungary

What was Sultan Ahmed's top priority after ascending the throne?

• Expanding trade routes

• Defeating John Hunyadi

• Conquering Wallachia

• Conquering Constantinople

What role did Vlad take on at John Hunyadi's court?

• A military general

• A diplomat to the Ottomans

• A scholar and advisor

• A noble and ally of Hungary

What event marked a significant turning point for the Ottomans in 1453?

• The fall of Belgrade

• The death of Sultan Murad

• The fall of Constantinople

• The rise of Vladislav

What celestial event did Vlad interpret as a sign of victory?

• A lunar eclipse

• Halley's Comet

• A meteor shower

• A solar eclipse

What was the symbol on Vlad's coins after reclaiming the throne?

• A five-tailed comet

• A cross

• A dragon

• A lion

What method of execution did Vlad become infamous for?

• Hanging

• Beheading

• Impaling

• Burning

What was the primary reason for Vlad's brutal methods?

• To gain popularity

• To instill fear and maintain power

• To follow family tradition

• To please the Ottomans