The Significance of Kilij Arslan’s Defeat at Nicaea, 1097 (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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In what year did Malik Shah die, creating a political vacuum in the Seljuk Empire?
In what year did Malik Shah die, creating a political vacuum in the Seljuk Empire?
1092
Which Muslim ruler controlled Damascus and actively opposed his brother Ridwan of Aleppo?
Which Muslim ruler controlled Damascus and actively opposed his brother Ridwan of Aleppo?
Duqaq
When did al-Sulami write his treatise arguing that disunity fatally weakened Muslim Syria?
When did al-Sulami write his treatise arguing that disunity fatally weakened Muslim Syria?
Around 1105
Why was Nicaea critically important to Kilij Arslan?
Why was Nicaea critically important to Kilij Arslan?
It was his capital & centre of power
On what date did Kilij Arslan arrive at the siege of Nicaea?
On what date did Kilij Arslan arrive at the siege of Nicaea?
16 May 1097
When did Nicaea surrender to the crusaders and Byzantines?
When did Nicaea surrender to the crusaders and Byzantines?
18 June 1097
What conflict prevented Kilij Arslan from arriving at Nicaea before the crusaders?
What conflict prevented Kilij Arslan from arriving at Nicaea before the crusaders?
Conflict with Danishmend Turks over Malatya
On what date did the Battle of Dorylaeum take place?
On what date did the Battle of Dorylaeum take place?
1 July 1097
Approximately how many Christians were killed at Dorylaeum?
Approximately how many Christians were killed at Dorylaeum?
4,000
What was a major consequence of Kilij's defeats for the Byzantine Empire?
What was a major consequence of Kilij's defeats for the Byzantine Empire?
Reoccupied Nicaea & surrounding towns