The Failure to Consult the Leaders of the Crusader States (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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Which two leaders failed to consult Outremer rulers before launching the Second Crusade?
Which two leaders failed to consult Outremer rulers before launching the Second Crusade?
Conrad III of Germany & Louis VII of France
By what year had Edessa been completely destroyed and razed to the ground?
By what year had Edessa been completely destroyed and razed to the ground?
1146
How long did crusaders spend establishing a new objective after discovering Edessa was destroyed?
How long did crusaders spend establishing a new objective after discovering Edessa was destroyed?
Four months (March-June 1148)
Which two cities did Prince Raymond propose capturing in his Antioch plan?
Which two cities did Prince Raymond propose capturing in his Antioch plan?
Aleppo and Shaizar
Who replaced Zengi as ruler of Aleppo and posed a serious threat to Antioch?
Who replaced Zengi as ruler of Aleppo and posed a serious threat to Antioch?
Nur ad-Din
Why did Louis VII reject Raymond's strategically sound Antioch plan?
Why did Louis VII reject Raymond's strategically sound Antioch plan?
To fulfill his vow to reach Jerusalem
What was Eleanor of Aquitaine's family relationship to Prince Raymond of Antioch?
What was Eleanor of Aquitaine's family relationship to Prince Raymond of Antioch?
She was his niece
When was the Council of Acre held to determine the crusade's future direction?
When was the Council of Acre held to determine the crusade's future direction?
24 June 1148
Why was Ascalon rejected as a crusade target at the Council of Acre?
Why was Ascalon rejected as a crusade target at the Council of Acre?
Not urgent & already contained by castles
Why was Damascus chosen as the crusade's target despite a previous truce?
Why was Damascus chosen as the crusade's target despite a previous truce?
Truce ended & it posed genuine danger