The Flaws in the Plan (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What was the secret destination of the Fourth Crusade that was kept hidden from most crusaders?
What was the secret destination of the Fourth Crusade that was kept hidden from most crusaders?
Alexandria in Egypt
How much did the Treaty of Venice cost compared to King John of England's annual income?
How much did the Treaty of Venice cost compared to King John of England's annual income?
Double his annual income
How many troops were expected vs. how many actually arrived at Venice by August 1202?
How many troops were expected vs. how many actually arrived at Venice by August 1202?
33,500 expected; 12,000 arrived
What physical condition did Doge Enrico Dandolo suffer from despite being a shrewd negotiator?
What physical condition did Doge Enrico Dandolo suffer from despite being a shrewd negotiator?
Cortical blindness
When did Thibault III of Champagne, the principal crusade leader, die?
When did Thibault III of Champagne, the principal crusade leader, die?
24 May 1201
What nationality problem did Boniface of Montferrat face as the new crusade leader?
What nationality problem did Boniface of Montferrat face as the new crusade leader?
He was Italian among French leaders
What was the outstanding debt owed to Venice after crusaders paid 51,000 marks?
What was the outstanding debt owed to Venice after crusaders paid 51,000 marks?
34,000 marks
Why did keeping the Egyptian destination secret backfire?
Why did keeping the Egyptian destination secret backfire?
Crusaders didn't know why Venice mattered
How long did Venice stop all commercial activities to prepare for the crusade?
How long did Venice stop all commercial activities to prepare for the crusade?
18 months
What did papal legate Peter of Capuano do on 22 July 1202 that hurt crusade finances?
What did papal legate Peter of Capuano do on 22 July 1202 that hurt crusade finances?
Absolved non-combatants from vows