The Attack on Tiberias (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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By 1187, across which territories had Saladin completed his consolidation programme?
By 1187, across which territories had Saladin completed his consolidation programme?
Egypt, Syria & parts of Mesopotamia
Approximately how many men did Saladin command in May 1187?
Approximately how many men did Saladin command in May 1187?
30,000 men
What was Saladin's cavalry advantage over the Franks?
What was Saladin's cavalry advantage over the Franks?
10:1 advantage
How many Christian knights intercepted al-Afdal's raiders at Cresson?
How many Christian knights intercepted al-Afdal's raiders at Cresson?
Approximately 130 knights
Who led the Muslim force of 7,000 men that entered Galilee?
Who led the Muslim force of 7,000 men that entered Galilee?
Al-Afdal (Saladin's son)
On what date did Saladin's forces attack Tiberias?
On what date did Saladin's forces attack Tiberias?
2 July 1187
What part of Tiberias remained in Frankish hands after the attack?
What part of Tiberias remained in Frankish hands after the attack?
The citadel
When did King Guy begin the march to Tiberias?
When did King Guy begin the march to Tiberias?
Night of 2-3 July
Which leaders had established the jihad role that Saladin adopted in 1187?
Which leaders had established the jihad role that Saladin adopted in 1187?
Zengi & Nur ad-Din
What was Saladin's key strategic insight for the 1187 campaign?
What was Saladin's key strategic insight for the 1187 campaign?
Draw the Franks into battle