The Fall of Jerusalem, 1099 (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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On what date did the crusaders secure control of Jerusalem in 1099?
On what date did the crusaders secure control of Jerusalem in 1099?
15 July
What is the Dome of the Rock's significance to Muslims?
What is the Dome of the Rock's significance to Muslims?
Where Muhammad ascended to heaven
What religious divide weakened Muslim resistance to the crusaders?
What religious divide weakened Muslim resistance to the crusaders?
Sunni rulers, Shi'ah populations
How did the emir of Shaizar respond to the crusader march south?
How did the emir of Shaizar respond to the crusader march south?
He provided guides to help them
What did al-Afdal offer crusaders in June 1099?
What did al-Afdal offer crusaders in June 1099?
200 unarmed pilgrims allowed entry
When did crusaders move their siege tower to St Stephen's Gate?
When did crusaders move their siege tower to St Stephen's Gate?
Night of 13-14 July
Why were Jerusalem's defenses inadequate when crusaders arrived?
Why were Jerusalem's defenses inadequate when crusaders arrived?
Fatimids had insufficient time to refortify
Who was the Fatimid commander defending Jerusalem?
Who was the Fatimid commander defending Jerusalem?
Iftikhar ad-Daulah
When did al-Afdal arrive with reinforcements and what happened?
When did al-Afdal arrive with reinforcements and what happened?
Early Aug; surprised at Ascalon
In what year did Saladin recapture Jerusalem from the crusaders?
In what year did Saladin recapture Jerusalem from the crusaders?
1187