Leadership of the Crusades, 1095-1204 (OCR A-Level History A): Quizzes

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The First Crusade
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What did Pope Urban II promise to those who died during the crusade expedition?

Immediate entry to Paradise

What became the battle cry of the crusaders after Pope Urban II's speech?

Deus Vult (God wills it)

In which month and year did four main crusader armies leave Europe for Constantinople?

August 1096

How many knights did the eight princes command in total?

6000 knights

What did Alexius I require crusader leaders to do in exchange for food and supplies?

Swear an oath of loyalty to him

How many knights did Baldwin command when he reached Tarsus in September 1097?

300 knights

What title did Baldwin receive after the death of Thoros in Edessa?

First Count of Edessa

Which territory became the first crusader state?

County of Edessa

On what date did the Crusaders reach the Iron Bridge outside Antioch?

20 October 1097

Who negotiated with Bohemond to help the Crusaders enter Antioch?

Firouz

By what date did the Crusaders control most of Antioch?

3 June 1098

On what date did the crusaders arrive outside Jerusalem?

7 June 1099

On which date did the Crusaders successfully capture Jerusalem?

15 July 1099

What title did Godfrey of Bouillon take instead of being crowned king of Jerusalem?

Defender of the Holy Sepulchre

What did the crusaders do after capturing Jerusalem to 'cleanse' the city?

Widespread massacre of Muslims & Jews

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