The English crusading army (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What made the Third Crusade significant for English involvement in crusading activities?
What made the Third Crusade significant for English involvement in crusading activities?
Large numbers of English crusaders joined
Which three monarchs led the Third Crusade, earning it the name 'Kings' Crusade'?
Which three monarchs led the Third Crusade, earning it the name 'Kings' Crusade'?
Richard I, Philip II, Frederick I
Which group formed the backbone of the English crusading army?
Which group formed the backbone of the English crusading army?
Knights from noble families
How many professional soldiers did Richard I hire specifically for the Third Crusade?
How many professional soldiers did Richard I hire specifically for the Third Crusade?
8,000 soldiers
Which two important religious leaders joined the English crusading expedition?
Which two important religious leaders joined the English crusading expedition?
Archbishop of Canterbury & Bishop of Salisbury
What roles did women perform in the crusading army?
What roles did women perform in the crusading army?
Cooks, baggage carriers, and nurses
How did most English people view their king's decision to lead a crusade?
How did most English people view their king's decision to lead a crusade?
As the highest religious duty
What were the two main concerns some English people had about the Third Crusade?
What were the two main concerns some English people had about the Third Crusade?
Enormous costs & king's absence
What tax were crusaders exempt from paying when they took crusading vows?
What tax were crusaders exempt from paying when they took crusading vows?
The Saladin tithe
What religious reward did the Pope promise to all crusaders?
What religious reward did the Pope promise to all crusaders?
A full indulgence
Why did Jerusalem hold special significance for Christian crusaders?
Why did Jerusalem hold special significance for Christian crusaders?
It was the most sacred Christian site
In which year did Jerusalem fall to Muslim forces under Saladin?
In which year did Jerusalem fall to Muslim forces under Saladin?
1187