The power of Saladin, 1169-92 (OCR A-Level History A): Quizzes
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Which caliph appointed Saladin as vizier of Egypt?
Which caliph appointed Saladin as vizier of Egypt?
Al-Adid
What did Saladin survive in the early months of being vizier in 1169?
What did Saladin survive in the early months of being vizier in 1169?
An assassination and subdued a revolt
What did Saladin reestablish in Egypt in June 1171?
What did Saladin reestablish in Egypt in June 1171?
The Abbasid Caliphate
What happened in 1174 after Nur ad-Din died?
What happened in 1174 after Nur ad-Din died?
Saladin gained political independence
How many dinars did Saladin send to Nur ad-Din in 1173?
How many dinars did Saladin send to Nur ad-Din in 1173?
60,000
What were the approximate army sizes at the Battle of Hattin?
What were the approximate army sizes at the Battle of Hattin?
Crusaders 18-20k, Saladin 40k
On what date were the crusaders forced to camp on an arid plateau during Hattin?
On what date were the crusaders forced to camp on an arid plateau during Hattin?
3 July
What happened to Raynald de Chatillon after the Battle of Hattin?
What happened to Raynald de Chatillon after the Battle of Hattin?
Saladin did not spare him
How many knights initially defended Jerusalem before Balian created more?
How many knights initially defended Jerusalem before Balian created more?
14
When did the crusaders surrender Jerusalem to Saladin?
When did the crusaders surrender Jerusalem to Saladin?
2 October
What were the ransom prices for men, women and children in Jerusalem?
What were the ransom prices for men, women and children in Jerusalem?
10, 5 and 2 dinars
How long did the siege of Acre last?
How long did the siege of Acre last?
28 Aug 1189 to 12 July 1191
When was the Treaty of Jaffa signed and what was its duration?
When was the Treaty of Jaffa signed and what was its duration?
Sept 1192, 3-year truce