Muslim political and religious divisions (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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Who did the Shiites believe was Muhammad's true successor instead of Abu Bakr?
Who did the Shiites believe was Muhammad's true successor instead of Abu Bakr?
Abi Talib (Ali), husband of Fatima
In which year did the Seljuks defeat the Byzantines at the Battle of Manzikert?
In which year did the Seljuks defeat the Byzantines at the Battle of Manzikert?
1070
When did Cairo become the capital of the Fatimid Caliphate?
When did Cairo become the capital of the Fatimid Caliphate?
973
What were madrasahs built by the Seljuks?
What were madrasahs built by the Seljuks?
Universities training officials
On what date did the Crusaders begin the siege of Nicaea in 1097?
On what date did the Crusaders begin the siege of Nicaea in 1097?
14 May
When did Kilij Arslan's forces ambush Bohemond's army near the river Thymbres at Dorylaeum?
When did Kilij Arslan's forces ambush Bohemond's army near the river Thymbres at Dorylaeum?
1 July
Why did Kilij Arslan lose at Dorylaeum according to historians?
Why did Kilij Arslan lose at Dorylaeum according to historians?
He underestimated the 2nd Crusaders
How long was Kerbogha's army delayed whilst trying to take Edessa?
How long was Kerbogha's army delayed whilst trying to take Edessa?
Three weeks
Who carried the Holy Lance when Crusaders emerged from Antioch on 10 June?
Who carried the Holy Lance when Crusaders emerged from Antioch on 10 June?
Raymond of Aguilers
What does 'Deus Vult', the Crusaders' cry after capturing Jerusalem, mean?
What does 'Deus Vult', the Crusaders' cry after capturing Jerusalem, mean?
God wills it