The Significance of the Death of Frederick Barbarossa (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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When did Frederick Barbarossa depart Regensburg to begin the German contribution to the Third Crusade?
When did Frederick Barbarossa depart Regensburg to begin the German contribution to the Third Crusade?
11 May 1189
Which Byzantine emperor made an agreement with Saladin to delay Frederick's journey?
Which Byzantine emperor made an agreement with Saladin to delay Frederick's journey?
Emperor Isaac Angelus
What unusual alliance showed how severely East-West Christian relations had broken down?
What unusual alliance showed how severely East-West Christian relations had broken down?
Isaac Angelus working with Saladin
On what date did Frederick Barbarossa die?
On what date did Frederick Barbarossa die?
10 June 1190
In which river did Frederick Barbarossa drown?
In which river did Frederick Barbarossa drown?
River Goksu
What actually killed Frederick when he entered the river?
What actually killed Frederick when he entered the river?
Shock from extremely cold water
What was the immediate effect of Frederick's death on the German army?
What was the immediate effect of Frederick's death on the German army?
Mass desertions & army fragmentation
When did the remnants of Frederick's army finally reach the siege of Acre?
When did the remnants of Frederick's army finally reach the siege of Acre?
Early October 1190
Who died on 20 January 1191, effectively ending the German crusading campaign?
Who died on 20 January 1191, effectively ending the German crusading campaign?
Duke Frederick of Swabia
How did Saladin's forces use Frederick's death according to contemporary sources?
How did Saladin's forces use Frederick's death according to contemporary sources?
As propaganda to mock & demoralize