The Battle of Hattin (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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Approximately how many troops did Saladin command in May 1187?
Approximately how many troops did Saladin command in May 1187?
30,000 men
On what date did the Battle of Hattin take place?
On what date did the Battle of Hattin take place?
4 July 1187
What was significant about the village of Turan during Guy's march?
What was significant about the village of Turan during Guy's march?
Last point with water access
What happened to Reynald of Châtillon after the battle?
What happened to Reynald of Châtillon after the battle?
Saladin personally beheaded him
When did Jerusalem fall to Saladin?
When did Jerusalem fall to Saladin?
2 October 1187
Who defended Jerusalem against Saladin's forces?
Who defended Jerusalem against Saladin's forces?
Balian of Nablus
What important religious relic was captured at Hattin?
What important religious relic was captured at Hattin?
The True Cross
Where were 130 Christian knights defeated before Hattin?
Where were 130 Christian knights defeated before Hattin?
Cresson
How much was paid to ransom 7,000 poor people in Jerusalem?
How much was paid to ransom 7,000 poor people in Jerusalem?
30,000 bezants
On what date did the important coastal town of Acre fall?
On what date did the important coastal town of Acre fall?
9 July 1187