Victories at Acre and Arsuf (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What event prompted the launch of the Third Crusade in 1189?
What event prompted the launch of the Third Crusade in 1189?
Saladin's recapture of Jerusalem in 1187
On what date did Richard I arrive at Acre?
On what date did Richard I arrive at Acre?
8 June 1191
Why was Acre strategically important to the Crusaders?
Why was Acre strategically important to the Crusaders?
It was the main port serving Jerusalem
When were the walls of Acre successfully breached?
When were the walls of Acre successfully breached?
12 July 1191
How much gold did Richard demand from Saladin after Acre's capture?
How much gold did Richard demand from Saladin after Acre's capture?
200,000 gold coins
How many Muslim prisoners did Richard execute when Saladin failed to meet his demands?
How many Muslim prisoners did Richard execute when Saladin failed to meet his demands?
2,700
When did the Crusader army depart Acre to begin the march to Jaffa?
When did the Crusader army depart Acre to begin the march to Jaffa?
25 August 1191
On what date did the Battle of Arsuf take place?
On what date did the Battle of Arsuf take place?
7 September 1191
How many men did Saladin's army have at the Battle of Arsuf?
How many men did Saladin's army have at the Battle of Arsuf?
300,000 men
How did Richard turn the tide at the Battle of Arsuf?
How did Richard turn the tide at the Battle of Arsuf?
He led a decisive cavalry charge
What role did the Crusader fleet play during the march to Jaffa?
What role did the Crusader fleet play during the march to Jaffa?
Provided water, food, and rest areas
What did Richard's victory at Arsuf establish?
What did Richard's victory at Arsuf establish?
He could defeat Saladin in open battle