How many questions are in this quiz?

This quiz has 114 questions on Ottoman sultans from Mehmed to Süleyman.

No. The quiz has no timer, so you can answer at your own pace.

What answer format does the quiz use?

Each question is multiple-choice with 4 options.

How do I choose the length and difficulty?

Before starting, select your preferred question count and choose a difficulty; Mixed combines easier and harder questions.

What topics come up most often?

Expect reign order, major conquests and wars, succession events, and key reforms from Mehmed II through Süleyman I.

Online Quiz: Ottoman Sultans Mehmed–Süleyman

About this quiz

What you’ll cover

Move through the pivotal sultans from Mehmed II’s consolidation to Süleyman’s imperial peak, including major campaigns, court politics, and administrative change.

Every question uses 4 options and there’s no timer, so you can focus on recall rather than speed.

Skills you’ll practice

You’ll sharpen chronological thinking, match sultans to signature events, and distinguish similar names, titles, and family relationships.

To tailor the session, pick your question count and select an easier or harder difficulty setting; Mixed blends straightforward identifications with deeper context checks.

Common pitfalls to avoid

Mixing up Bayezid II and Selim I due to overlapping themes like succession and consolidation
Confusing the conquest of Constantinople with later Balkan or Mamluk campaigns
Assuming every reform belongs to Süleyman (many foundations were earlier)
Overlooking regnal order when multiple princes share similar names
Treating court figures and institutions as if they stayed unchanged across all reigns

How the difficulty stays fair

The quiz balances difficulty by combining quick fact questions (who/when) with occasional “why it mattered” prompts, so you’re not stuck in one mode. Mixed difficulty also spreads tougher items across the set, keeping momentum while still rewarding careful historical understanding.