Zengi and the Seizure of Edessa, 1144 (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What was Zengi's key achievement in Muslim resistance to the crusades?
What was Zengi's key achievement in Muslim resistance to the crusades?
First to lead jihad vs crusader states
What were the two types of jihad in medieval Islamic teaching?
What were the two types of jihad in medieval Islamic teaching?
Internal spiritual & external holy war
What institutions did Zengi establish to demonstrate his piety?
What institutions did Zengi establish to demonstrate his piety?
Madrasa & khanqa
In which year did Zengi gain control of Aleppo in Syria?
In which year did Zengi gain control of Aleppo in Syria?
1128
Which rival allied with the Franks in 1140 to counter Zengi's threat?
Which rival allied with the Franks in 1140 to counter Zengi's threat?
Muin al-Din Unur of Damascus
On what date did the walls of Edessa collapse during Zengi's siege?
On what date did the walls of Edessa collapse during Zengi's siege?
23 December 1144
Approximately how many inhabitants of Edessa were killed during the assault?
Approximately how many inhabitants of Edessa were killed during the assault?
15,000
When was Zengi assassinated?
When was Zengi assassinated?
1146
What were Nur ad-Din's two strategic goals after inheriting Aleppo?
What were Nur ad-Din's two strategic goals after inheriting Aleppo?
Unite Syria & reduce Frankish threat
What happened to Raymond of Poitiers at the Battle of Inab in June 1149?
What happened to Raymond of Poitiers at the Battle of Inab in June 1149?
He was killed and beheaded