The growth of Muslim power, 1144-69 (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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Between which dates did the siege of Edessa take place in 1144?
Between which dates did the siege of Edessa take place in 1144?
28 Nov - 24 Dec
What title did Zengi hold as governor of Mosul and Aleppo?
What title did Zengi hold as governor of Mosul and Aleppo?
Atabeg
What honour was Zengi given after capturing Edessa?
What honour was Zengi given after capturing Edessa?
'Defender of the faith'
Who responded to Joscelin II's appeal for help during Zengi's attack on Edessa?
Who responded to Joscelin II's appeal for help during Zengi's attack on Edessa?
Queen Melisende of Jerusalem
Which city did the Second Crusade attack in 1148 instead of recapturing Edessa?
Which city did the Second Crusade attack in 1148 instead of recapturing Edessa?
Damascus
Which territory did Nur ad-Din inherit after his father Zengi's death?
Which territory did Nur ad-Din inherit after his father Zengi's death?
Aleppo
In which year did Nur ad-Din overthrow Mujir ad-Din as ruler of Damascus?
In which year did Nur ad-Din overthrow Mujir ad-Din as ruler of Damascus?
1154
Who did Nur ad-Din marry to strengthen his rule against the crusaders?
Who did Nur ad-Din marry to strengthen his rule against the crusaders?
Daughter of Damascus governor
How long was Raynald of Chatillon held in captivity after Nur ad-Din captured him in 1160?
How long was Raynald of Chatillon held in captivity after Nur ad-Din captured him in 1160?
16 years
Who succeeded Shirkuh as Fatimid vizier in 1169?
Who succeeded Shirkuh as Fatimid vizier in 1169?
Saladin