Muslim Counter Crusade, 1095-1192 (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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Who appointed Saladin as vizier of Egypt despite Nur ad-Din's preference for a Turk?
Who appointed Saladin as vizier of Egypt despite Nur ad-Din's preference for a Turk?
Caliph Al-Adid
In which month and year did Saladin reestablish the Abbasid Caliphate in Egypt?
In which month and year did Saladin reestablish the Abbasid Caliphate in Egypt?
June 1171
Who succeeded Nur ad-Din after his death in May 1174?
Who succeeded Nur ad-Din after his death in May 1174?
His minor son, as-Salih
What were the estimated army sizes at the Battle of Hattin?
What were the estimated army sizes at the Battle of Hattin?
18,000-20,000 crusaders; 40,000 Muslims
Why did Saladin execute Raynald de Chatillon after the Battle of Hattin?
Why did Saladin execute Raynald de Chatillon after the Battle of Hattin?
For breaking the truce
How many knights were in Jerusalem before Balian created additional ones for defence?
How many knights were in Jerusalem before Balian created additional ones for defence?
14 knights
What was the ransom amount for women to buy their freedom from Jerusalem?
What was the ransom amount for women to buy their freedom from Jerusalem?
5 dinars
Between which dates did the Siege of Acre take place?
Between which dates did the Siege of Acre take place?
28 August 1189 - 12 July 1191
On what date did the Battle of Arsuf occur?
On what date did the Battle of Arsuf occur?
7 September 1191
How long was the truce established by the Treaty of Jaffa in 1192?
How long was the truce established by the Treaty of Jaffa in 1192?
Three years