Richard and the Third Crusade (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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When did Richard I take the cross, committing to join the crusade?
When did Richard I take the cross, committing to join the crusade?
Autumn 1187
How long after his coronation did Richard depart England for the Holy Land?
How long after his coronation did Richard depart England for the Holy Land?
Three months
What nickname did Richard earn due to his swift crusading action?
What nickname did Richard earn due to his swift crusading action?
The Crusader King
Which family connection motivated Richard's desire to recapture Jerusalem?
Which family connection motivated Richard's desire to recapture Jerusalem?
His great-grandfather was king of Jerusalem
When and how did Frederick Barbarossa die during the crusade?
When and how did Frederick Barbarossa die during the crusade?
Drowned crossing Asia Minor, June 1190
What was the dispute over the Vexin region between Richard and Philip?
What was the dispute over the Vexin region between Richard and Philip?
Philip gave it as dowry but Richard didn't marry
When did Richard invade and conquer Cyprus?
When did Richard invade and conquer Cyprus?
May 1191
What did Richard keep from Cyprus, refusing to share with Philip?
What did Richard keep from Cyprus, refusing to share with Philip?
100,000 gold coins and grain supplies
Who did Richard support to be king of Jerusalem?
Who did Richard support to be king of Jerusalem?
Guy de Lusignan
Whom did Richard marry in Cyprus, breaking his agreement with Philip?
Whom did Richard marry in Cyprus, breaking his agreement with Philip?
Berengaria of Navarre
When did Richard and Philip achieve their joint victory at Acre?
When did Richard and Philip achieve their joint victory at Acre?
July 1191
What were Philip's real reasons for leaving the crusade in August 1191?
What were Philip's real reasons for leaving the crusade in August 1191?
Frustration with Richard & Count of Flanders died