Skanderbeg: The Albanian Hero

What was Skanderbeg's original name before he was known by his Turkish title?

• Sun Tzu

• Hannibal

• Alexander the Great

• George Castriotto

What was the main reason for Skanderbeg's initial cooperation with the Ottomans?

• He aimed to convert to Islam

• He sought to expand his territory

• He was forced as a diplomatic hostage

• He wanted to gain military experience

What was the strategic move Skanderbeg made to regain control of a fortress in Albania?

• He forged a document

• He bribed the commander

• He negotiated a peace treaty

• He launched a direct assault

What was the significance of the city of Lege in Skanderbeg's campaign?

• It was the capital of Albania

• It was where he was crowned king

• It was the site of his first victory

• It was where rebel leaders united under his command

Why did Skanderbeg declare war on Venice in 1447?

• To expand his territory

• To gain control of trade routes

• To prevent Venetian influence in Albania

• To form an alliance with the Ottomans

How did Skanderbeg's military tactics contribute to his success against larger Ottoman forces?

• He formed alliances with other empires

• He used naval warfare

• He employed guerrilla tactics

• He relied on espionage

What was the outcome of Skanderbeg's nephew Hamza's betrayal?

• Hamza became the new leader of Albania

• Hamza's army was ambushed and he was executed

• Hamza was forgiven and returned to Albania

• Hamza successfully overthrew Skanderbeg

What was Skanderbeg's response to Mehmed II's offer of a truce?

• He rejected it and continued fighting

• He ignored it and focused on internal affairs

• He accepted it and invaded Italy

• He used it to form an alliance with Venice

What was the impact of Skanderbeg's leadership on Albania?

• Albania expanded its territory significantly

• Albania became a major European power

• Albania remained free from Ottoman control

• Albania formed a lasting alliance with Venice

What was the outcome of Skanderbeg's final battles against the Ottomans?

• He lost and fled to Italy

• He successfully defended Albania

• He was captured and executed

• He formed a peace treaty with Mehmed II