The Fall of Jerusalem to Saladin, 1187 (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What strategy did Saladin use after Hattin to conquer most of the Frankish kingdom?
What strategy did Saladin use after Hattin to conquer most of the Frankish kingdom?
Lightning strike approach
On what date did Jerusalem fall to Saladin?
On what date did Jerusalem fall to Saladin?
2 October 1187
When did the important coastal port of Acre first capitulate to Saladin in 1187?
When did the important coastal port of Acre first capitulate to Saladin in 1187?
9 July
What desperate measure did Balian take to defend Jerusalem?
What desperate measure did Balian take to defend Jerusalem?
Knighted noblemen over age 16
How much did 7,000 poor people pay collectively to ransom themselves from Jerusalem?
How much did 7,000 poor people pay collectively to ransom themselves from Jerusalem?
30,000 bezants
When did Beaufort castle finally surrender to Saladin during his consolidation campaign?
When did Beaufort castle finally surrender to Saladin during his consolidation campaign?
April 1190
What happened after Saladin released King Guy following Hattin?
What happened after Saladin released King Guy following Hattin?
Guy led the assault retaking Acre
Which three problems did Saladin face after 1187?
Which three problems did Saladin face after 1187?
Loss of troops, funding, & resistance
How much did Saladin estimate he was spending per day at the siege of Acre?
How much did Saladin estimate he was spending per day at the siege of Acre?
20,000 dinars
What problem occurred with Zangi of Sinjar during the 1190 Acre campaign?
What problem occurred with Zangi of Sinjar during the 1190 Acre campaign?
He arrived too early & was sent home