The Crusader States of Outremer, 1100–92 (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What proportion of Palestine's 150,000 residents lived in urban areas during the 12th century?
What proportion of Palestine's 150,000 residents lived in urban areas during the 12th century?
About 120,000
Which three Italian maritime republics established permanent merchant quarters in Outremer?
Which three Italian maritime republics established permanent merchant quarters in Outremer?
Genoa, Pisa, and Venice
How many houses were included in the Genoese quarter in Antioch?
How many houses were included in the Genoese quarter in Antioch?
13 houses
What proportion of the port of Tyre was granted to Venetian merchants?
What proportion of the port of Tyre was granted to Venetian merchants?
One-third of the entire port
Which major Islamic cities sent Muslim merchants to trade in Acre?
Which major Islamic cities sent Muslim merchants to trade in Acre?
Alexandria, Damascus, and Aleppo
What did Acre's diverse merchant population demonstrate about trade in Outremer?
What did Acre's diverse merchant population demonstrate about trade in Outremer?
Commerce transcended religious divisions
What was a key advantage of the separate quarters system in Outremer cities?
What was a key advantage of the separate quarters system in Outremer cities?
Maintained customs while enabling trade
How did Jerusalem's population change in the early 12th century?
How did Jerusalem's population change in the early 12th century?
Grew from 20,000 to 30,000
Why did Italian merchant communities receive trading rights and privileges in Outremer?
Why did Italian merchant communities receive trading rights and privileges in Outremer?
For naval support during conquest
What did economic interdependence encourage between Christian and Muslim territories?
What did economic interdependence encourage between Christian and Muslim territories?
Some cooperation despite warfare