Ottoman ports and islands from the Aegean to Aceh: facts and a 5-question quiz

Ottoman ports and islands stretched from the Aegean to Sumatra. 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 and Indian Ocean. 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)

• Thessaloniki: Thessaloniki (Selanik in Ottoman Turkish) was captured by Murad II in 1430 after Venice had held it for several years.
• Banda Aceh: Aceh's ruler Alauddin al-Kahhar sent an envoy to Suleiman around 1564 (possibly earlier) asking for help against the Portuguese.
• Famagusta: The siege of Famagusta ended in August 1571 and gave the Ottomans control of Cyprus.
• Heraklion: The Venetians held Candia (Heraklion) until 1669, one of the longest sieges in history.
• Suakin: Suakin became Ottoman in the 16th century and later the seat of the Habesh eyalet.

Quick answers

What should I know about Thessaloniki? Thessaloniki (Selanik in Ottoman Turkish) was captured by Murad II in 1430 after Venice had held it for several years.

What should I know about Banda Aceh? Aceh's ruler Alauddin al-Kahhar sent an envoy to Suleiman around 1564 (possibly earlier) asking for help against the Portuguese.

What should I know about Famagusta? The siege of Famagusta ended in August 1571 and gave the Ottomans control of Cyprus.

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