The Control of Border Castles by Templars and Hospitallers (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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How many Templar brothers were lost at the Battle of Hattin in 1187?
How many Templar brothers were lost at the Battle of Hattin in 1187?
230 brothers
What garrison did Templars maintain at Jacob's Ford granted by Baldwin IV in 1178?
What garrison did Templars maintain at Jacob's Ford granted by Baldwin IV in 1178?
80 knights + 900 troops on call
Why were castles placed under military orders when Raymond III became regent in 1185?
Why were castles placed under military orders when Raymond III became regent in 1185?
To prevent Raymond seizing power
By the 1180s, approximately how many castles did the Hospitallers control?
By the 1180s, approximately how many castles did the Hospitallers control?
25 castles
How much did Raymond III of Tripoli owe the Hospitallers for his release from prison?
How much did Raymond III of Tripoli owe the Hospitallers for his release from prison?
80,000 bezants
What special privilege did the Castle of Margat have when granted to Hospitallers in 1186?
What special privilege did the Castle of Margat have when granted to Hospitallers in 1186?
Negotiate independently w/ Muslims
Which strategic pass did the Castle of Gaston (Baghras) control for the Templars?
Which strategic pass did the Castle of Gaston (Baghras) control for the Templars?
Belen Pass through Amanus Mountains
Which fortresses remained in Hospitaller hands after Saladin's incursions in the 1180s?
Which fortresses remained in Hospitaller hands after Saladin's incursions in the 1180s?
Krak des Chevaliers & Margat
What proportion of commandery revenue was sent to Outremer as the responsion tax?
What proportion of commandery revenue was sent to Outremer as the responsion tax?
One-third
How long did Hospitallers have to fortify Platta after receiving it in the 1140s?
How long did Hospitallers have to fortify Platta after receiving it in the 1140s?
One year