Antioch October 1097 to June 1098 (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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How long did the siege of Antioch last?
How long did the siege of Antioch last?
8 months
On what date did the crusaders reach the Iron Bridge?
On what date did the crusaders reach the Iron Bridge?
20 October 1097
How long did the journey across Asia Minor take?
How long did the journey across Asia Minor take?
Four months
Which problem made besieging Antioch difficult?
Which problem made besieging Antioch difficult?
Lack of supplies
What weather condition made the siege difficult?
What weather condition made the siege difficult?
Extreme winter conditions
Who negotiated with a traitor to help capture Antioch?
Who negotiated with a traitor to help capture Antioch?
Bohemond
Where was the Iron Bridge located?
Where was the Iron Bridge located?
Outside Antioch
What was the crusaders' ultimate destination?
What was the crusaders' ultimate destination?
Jerusalem
What factor, besides negotiation with a traitor, contributed to Antioch's fall?
What factor, besides negotiation with a traitor, contributed to Antioch's fall?
Internal conflict
What did reaching the Iron Bridge achieve?
What did reaching the Iron Bridge achieve?
Paved the way for the advancing army