Nur ad-Din’s Growing Rift with Saladin (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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At the Battle of Harim in Aug 1164, which two Frankish nobles did Nur ad-Din capture?
At the Battle of Harim in Aug 1164, which two Frankish nobles did Nur ad-Din capture?
Bohemond III of Antioch & Raymond III
How did Nur ad-Din's 1156 treaty resolve the dispute over Harenc?
How did Nur ad-Din's 1156 treaty resolve the dispute over Harenc?
Divided revenues between Franks & Turks
In 1159, who did Nur ad-Din ally with against Kilij Arslan, sultan of Rum?
In 1159, who did Nur ad-Din ally with against Kilij Arslan, sultan of Rum?
Byzantine emperor Manuel Comnenus
Which three strategic assets made Egypt valuable to Nur ad-Din?
Which three strategic assets made Egypt valuable to Nur ad-Din?
Wealth, Alexandria port, & manpower
How much did vizier Shawar offer the Franks in 1167 to stay in Egypt?
How much did vizier Shawar offer the Franks in 1167 to stay in Egypt?
400,000 dinars
On what date was Saladin invested as vizier of Egypt?
On what date was Saladin invested as vizier of Egypt?
26 March 1169
What position did Saladin appoint his father Ayyub to in the Egyptian government?
What position did Saladin appoint his father Ayyub to in the Egyptian government?
Egypt's treasurer
What was the name of the military corps Saladin created that was directly loyal to him?
What was the name of the military corps Saladin created that was directly loyal to him?
Salhiyya
In Sept 1171, from which fortress did Saladin retreat before Nur ad-Din could reach him?
In Sept 1171, from which fortress did Saladin retreat before Nur ad-Din could reach him?
Shaubak
Who eventually placed Nur ad-Din's commissioned minbar in the Aqsa Mosque?
Who eventually placed Nur ad-Din's commissioned minbar in the Aqsa Mosque?
Saladin in 1187