Vlad the Impaler and His Reign

What event marked the beginning of Vlad Dracula's reign in 1457?

• A grand feast with the boyars

• A peaceful transition of power

• A battle with the Ottomans

• A diplomatic agreement with Hungary

How did Vlad Dracula deal with the boyars who opposed his father?

• He imprisoned them for life

• He forced them to rebuild his fortress

• He forgave them and sought their counsel

• He exiled them to a distant land

What was a common method of maintaining control in 15th-century Europe?

• Economic sanctions

• Democratic elections

• Public displays of extreme violence

• Peaceful negotiations

Why was Vlad's campaign against the boyars considered extreme?

• He used diplomatic means to control them

• He replaced them with loyalists from lower classes

• He allowed them to maintain their power

• He ignored their influence completely

What was one of Vlad's methods to enforce public order?

• Imposing heavy taxes

• Instituting a campaign of terror

• Building schools and hospitals

• Offering rewards for good behavior

What led to the conflict between Vlad and the Transylvanian Saxons?

• A trade dispute

• A religious disagreement

• A territorial expansion

• Support for pretenders to the throne

How did Vlad respond to the Saxons recognizing a third pretender?

• He abdicated the throne

• He negotiated a peace treaty

• He launched a two-pronged attack

• He sought help from the Ottomans

What was the outcome of Vlad's attack on the Saxons?

• It resulted in thousands of deaths

• It was a peaceful resolution

• It led to his immediate downfall

• It strengthened his alliance with Hungary

Who led the Turkish army against Vlad during his confrontation with the Ottomans?

• A Saxon commander

• A Transylvanian noble

• The Hungarian king

• His brother Radu the Handsome

What was Vlad's initial approach to the Ottoman Empire?

• He immediately declared war

• He paid financial tribute

• He sought an alliance with them

• He ignored their existence