The capture of Antioch: rivalries, strategies and atrocities (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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What did Raymond IV propose regarding Antioch?
What did Raymond IV propose regarding Antioch?
An immediate attack
Who was Yaghi-Siyan?
Who was Yaghi-Siyan?
Turkish garrison commander of Antioch
What type of warfare did the crusaders use with towers and a blockade?
What type of warfare did the crusaders use with towers and a blockade?
Typical of Western Europe
How many mounted men did Bohemond lead in February 1098?
How many mounted men did Bohemond lead in February 1098?
700
Where did Bohemond trap the relief army from Aleppo?
Where did Bohemond trap the relief army from Aleppo?
At a bridge
How long were Kerbogha's troops delayed trying to take Edessa?
How long were Kerbogha's troops delayed trying to take Edessa?
Three weeks
Which city delayed Kerbogha's army in May 1098?
Which city delayed Kerbogha's army in May 1098?
Edessa
Who was Firouz?
Who was Firouz?
A lesser official of Antioch
How did knights ascend the Tower of the Two Sisters?
How did knights ascend the Tower of the Two Sisters?
Via a ladder set up by Firouz
On what date was Antioch captured by the crusaders?
On what date was Antioch captured by the crusaders?
3 June