The troubled leadership of the Third Crusade (OCR A-Level History A): Quizzes
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Who called the Third Crusade after Jerusalem fell to Saladin in 1187?
Who called the Third Crusade after Jerusalem fell to Saladin in 1187?
Gregory VIII
How old was Frederick Barbarossa at the time of the Third Crusade?
How old was Frederick Barbarossa at the time of the Third Crusade?
66 years old
On what date did Frederick Barbarossa drown in the Saleph River?
On what date did Frederick Barbarossa drown in the Saleph River?
10 June 1190
What fraction of Frederick's original force arrived at Acre after his death?
What fraction of Frederick's original force arrived at Acre after his death?
A third of the original force
How much longer had Philip II been king compared to Richard I?
How much longer had Philip II been king compared to Richard I?
Eight years more
What colours distinguished the English and French armies during the Third Crusade?
What colours distinguished the English and French armies during the Third Crusade?
English wore white, French wore red
What was the name of Richard I's special crusading tax?
What was the name of Richard I's special crusading tax?
Saladin's Tithe
How much gold did Tancred agree to pay Queen Joan as inheritance?
How much gold did Tancred agree to pay Queen Joan as inheritance?
20,000 ounces of gold
Who ruled Cyprus before Richard I conquered the island?
Who ruled Cyprus before Richard I conquered the island?
Isaac Komnenos
When did Philip II's crusading army arrive at Acre?
When did Philip II's crusading army arrive at Acre?
20 April 1191
How far was the crusading army from Jaffa when Saladin attacked at Arsuf?
How far was the crusading army from Jaffa when Saladin attacked at Arsuf?
25 miles away
How many men did Saladin have at the Battle of Arsuf?
How many men did Saladin have at the Battle of Arsuf?
30,000 men
What were the main reasons Richard decided not to attack Jerusalem?
What were the main reasons Richard decided not to attack Jerusalem?
Vulnerable supplies, lack of water & strong fortifications