Ottoman Sultans Quiz: facts and a 5-question quiz

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From Osman to the end of the sultanate: mixed questions on the Ottoman Empire. This is a mixed-format quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.

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What this quiz covers

Era: c. 1299-1922. Region: Anatolia, Balkans, Middle East. 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)

Mehmed II: Mehmed II was 21 when he took the city, ending the Byzantine Empire.
Siege of Vienna: Suleiman's army reached Vienna in September 1529 but retreated due to winter and supply problems.
Selim I: Selim I won at Marj Dabiq (1516) and Ridaniya (1517).
Sultanate abolished: The Grand National Assembly abolished the sultanate on 1 November 1922.
Mimar Sinan: Sinan served under several sultans and designed hundreds of buildings, including the Selimiye in Edirne.

Quick answers

What should I know about Mehmed II? Mehmed II was 21 when he took the city, ending the Byzantine Empire.

What should I know about Siege of Vienna? Suleiman's army reached Vienna in September 1529 but retreated due to winter and supply problems.

What should I know about Selim I? Selim I won at Marj Dabiq (1516) and Ridaniya (1517).

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