Mediterranean naval battles and sieges of the Ottoman age: facts and a 5-question quiz

Preveza, Lepanto, Djerba, Malta and Navarino: five sea fights and sieges of the Ottoman age. This is a map-tap quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.

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What this quiz covers

Era: Ottoman. Region: Mediterranean. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.

Facts behind the questions (spoilers)

• Malta: The Great Siege of Malta was a defeat for the Ottomans against the Knights of St John.
• Lepanto (Nafpaktos): The Battle of Lepanto was one of the largest naval clashes in history.
• Djerba: The Battle of Djerba destroyed much of the Christian fleet and left thousands of captives.
• Preveza: The Battle of Preveza gave the Ottomans control of the eastern Mediterranean for decades.
• Navarino (Pylos): The Battle of Navarino was the last major fleet action of the sailing-ship era.

Quick answers

What should I know about Malta? The Great Siege of Malta was a defeat for the Ottomans against the Knights of St John.

What should I know about Lepanto (Nafpaktos)? The Battle of Lepanto was one of the largest naval clashes in history.

What should I know about Djerba? The Battle of Djerba destroyed much of the Christian fleet and left thousands of captives.

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