Turning points from Seljuk to Ottoman Anatolia and the Balkans: facts and a 5-question quiz

Manzikert, Ankara, Varna: five turning points on the road from Seljuks to Ottomans. 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: medieval. Region: Anatolia and Balkans. 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)

• Varna: The Battle of Varna ended the Crusade of Varna.
• Manzikert: At Manzikert, Alp Arslan won a decisive victory and captured Emperor Romanos IV.
• Ankara: The Battle of Ankara nearly ended the Ottoman state, which entered a decade of civil war.
• Gallipoli (Gelibolu): After an earthquake damaged its walls in March 1354, Gallipoli was taken by Süleyman Pasha (some sources say 1356).
• İznik: İznik is ancient Nicaea, where church councils met in 325 and 787 CE.

Quick answers

What should I know about Varna? The Battle of Varna ended the Crusade of Varna.

What should I know about Manzikert? At Manzikert, Alp Arslan won a decisive victory and captured Emperor Romanos IV.

What should I know about Ankara? The Battle of Ankara nearly ended the Ottoman state, which entered a decade of civil war.

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