Baldwin’s Conquest of Edessa, 1097 (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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In which month and year did Baldwin & Tancred separate from the main crusader army?
In which month and year did Baldwin & Tancred separate from the main crusader army?
September 1097
Which region in southern Asia Minor did Baldwin & Tancred travel through?
Which region in southern Asia Minor did Baldwin & Tancred travel through?
Cilicia
What was significant about the battle at Mamistra?
What was significant about the battle at Mamistra?
First crusaders fighting each other
On what date was Toros murdered?
On what date was Toros murdered?
9 March 1098
Who was Fulcher of Chartres?
Who was Fulcher of Chartres?
Baldwin's personal chaplain
Which two fortresses did Baldwin capture on his journey to Edessa?
Which two fortresses did Baldwin capture on his journey to Edessa?
Ravanda & Tilbegar
How much money did Baldwin send to his brother Godfrey?
How much money did Baldwin send to his brother Godfrey?
50,000 gold bezants
How long did Kerbogha's siege of Edessa last?
How long did Kerbogha's siege of Edessa last?
Three weeks
When did Baldwin complete his crusading vow by reaching Jerusalem?
When did Baldwin complete his crusading vow by reaching Jerusalem?
21 December 1099
Why did Toros invite Baldwin to become his heir?
Why did Toros invite Baldwin to become his heir?
He was unpopular & had no children