Battle of Kosovo

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

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1. What is the date of battle?June 15, 1389
2. What is the location of battle?Kosovo field, approximately 5 kilometers northwest of modern Pristina, Serbia
3. When did the Battle of Kosovo happen?It took place on June 15, 1389.
4. Who were the leaders in the battle?Prince Lazar led the Serbian forces, and Sultan Murad I led the Ottoman army. Both were killed in the fight.

Ottoman Empire: A vast transcontinental empire that controlled much of Southeastern Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa from the 14th to the early 20th century.
Prince Lazar Hrebeljanović: The most powerful Serbian ruler in the late 14th century, who led the Christian forces at the Battle of Kosovo and is revered as a saint and national hero.
Sultan Murad I: The third Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, who led the Ottoman forces at the Battle of Kosovo and was assassinated during the conflict.
Kosovo Myth: A body of epic poems, legends, and historical narratives surrounding the Battle of Kosovo, central to Serbian national identity and historical memory.