Introduction (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What position did Saladin claim in 1169?
What position did Saladin claim in 1169?
Egyptian vizier
Who captured Edessa in 1144, marking the first major Muslim victory against the crusaders?
Who captured Edessa in 1144, marking the first major Muslim victory against the crusaders?
Zengi
In what year did Saladin recapture Jerusalem from the crusaders?
In what year did Saladin recapture Jerusalem from the crusaders?
1187
What does the term 'vizier' mean?
What does the term 'vizier' mean?
Chief minister
What was the main reason the First Crusade succeeded in capturing the Holy Land?
What was the main reason the First Crusade succeeded in capturing the Holy Land?
Deep divisions between Muslim groups
Who ruled from 1146-1174 and brought together much of Muslim Syria under one ruler?
Who ruled from 1146-1174 and brought together much of Muslim Syria under one ruler?
Nur ad-Din
On what date did Saladin weep during his Friday prayer at the Aqsa mosque?
On what date did Saladin weep during his Friday prayer at the Aqsa mosque?
3 July 1192
What did Richard I do on 4 July 1192?
What did Richard I do on 4 July 1192?
Abandoned plans to besiege Jerusalem
What term refers to the crusader states in the region?
What term refers to the crusader states in the region?
Outremer
What two methods did Saladin use to extend his authority across the Near East?
What two methods did Saladin use to extend his authority across the Near East?
Diplomacy and coercion