The Siege of Malta: A Historical Quiz

The Siege of Malta: A Historical Quiz

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategic decision did the Knights Hospitaller make after relocating to Malta?

They abandoned Malta.

They built a large army.

They established a naval base.

They formed an alliance with the Ottomans.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who led the Ottoman forces in the initial attempt to capture Malta in 1551?

Piyale Pasha

Jean Parisot de Valette

Dragut and Sinan Pasha

Suleiman the Magnificent

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary focus of the Knights Hospitaller after the failed naval campaign by Philip II of Spain?

To fortify Malta's defenses

To negotiate peace with the Ottomans

To relocate to another island

To expand their territory

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Knights Hospitaller prepare for the Ottoman fleet's arrival in 1565?

By seeking help from the French

By poisoning wells and harvesting crops

By surrendering to the Ottomans

By building new ships

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which fort was the first target of the Ottoman attack during the siege?

The old Maltese capital of Mdina

Fort Saint Elmo

Fort Saint Michael

Fort Saint Angelo

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the siege of Fort Saint Elmo?

The Knights successfully defended it.

It was destroyed by a natural disaster.

The Ottomans captured it after heavy losses.

It was abandoned by both sides.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Knights Hospitaller respond to Mustafa's attempt to demoralize them?

They fired the heads of Turkish victims back at the Ottomans.

They launched a counterattack.

They retreated to Fort Saint Angelo.

They surrendered immediately.

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