The Defeat of Kerbogha’s Force at Antioch, 1098 (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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When did the Frankish crusaders begin their siege of Antioch?
When did the Frankish crusaders begin their siege of Antioch?
October 1097
Who led the first Turkish relief force to Antioch in December 1097?
Who led the first Turkish relief force to Antioch in December 1097?
Duqaq, king of Damascus
How many mounted knights could the crusaders muster against Ridwan's 12,000 men in February 1098?
How many mounted knights could the crusaders muster against Ridwan's 12,000 men in February 1098?
Around 700
Approximately how many troops did Kerbogha gather for his relief attempt?
Approximately how many troops did Kerbogha gather for his relief attempt?
35,000
How long did Kerbogha waste besieging Edessa before reaching Antioch?
How long did Kerbogha waste besieging Edessa before reaching Antioch?
Three weeks
Which powerful ruler did Kerbogha fail to persuade to join his coalition?
Which powerful ruler did Kerbogha fail to persuade to join his coalition?
Ridwan of Aleppo
What tactical error did Kerbogha make in deploying his forces?
What tactical error did Kerbogha make in deploying his forces?
Spread troops around entire city
What was the religious difference between the Seljuk Turks and the Fatimids?
What was the religious difference between the Seljuk Turks and the Fatimids?
Seljuks were Sunni, Fatimids Shi'a
When did Kerbogha capture Mosul to establish his power base?
When did Kerbogha capture Mosul to establish his power base?
1095
According to Ibn al-Athir, why did the Muslims flee without fighting?
According to Ibn al-Athir, why did the Muslims flee without fighting?
Kerbogha's contempt & preventing kills