Causes of the Third Crusade (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was a crusade?
What was a crusade?
A holy war for the Holy Land
Which areas made up the Holy Land?
Which areas made up the Holy Land?
Israel, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon
What was the outcome of the First Crusade?
What was the outcome of the First Crusade?
It was successful
What did a full indulgence promise?
What did a full indulgence promise?
Complete forgiveness for sins
When did Muslim forces recapture parts of Edessa?
When did Muslim forces recapture parts of Edessa?
1144
By which year were crusader states surrounded by Muslim territory?
By which year were crusader states surrounded by Muslim territory?
1164
Who achieved a decisive victory at the Battle of Hattin in July 1187?
Who achieved a decisive victory at the Battle of Hattin in July 1187?
Saladin
What was the significance of the Battle of Hattin?
What was the significance of the Battle of Hattin?
It eliminated Christian military power
When did Saladin recapture Jerusalem?
When did Saladin recapture Jerusalem?
October 1187
When did Pope Gregory VIII call for the Third Crusade?
When did Pope Gregory VIII call for the Third Crusade?
29 October 1187
Which event happened first in the timeline?
Which event happened first in the timeline?
Fall of Edessa
What were the four crusader states?
What were the four crusader states?
Edessa, Antioch, Tripoli, Jerusalem