The siege of Nicaea and the Battle of Dorylaeum: the nature of Christian and Muslim warfare (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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What was the main objective of the armed pilgrimage commanded by Pope Urban II?
What was the main objective of the armed pilgrimage commanded by Pope Urban II?
To reclaim Jerusalem from the Muslims
Who commanded the armed pilgrimage to reclaim Jerusalem from the Muslims?
Who commanded the armed pilgrimage to reclaim Jerusalem from the Muslims?
Pope Urban II
When did the Siege of Nicaea take place?
When did the Siege of Nicaea take place?
14 May to 19 June, 1097
What was Nicaea the capital of when it was captured in the first half of 1097?
What was Nicaea the capital of when it was captured in the first half of 1097?
Seljuks Sultanate of Rum
In which year had Nicaea been captured by the Seljuk Turks?
In which year had Nicaea been captured by the Seljuk Turks?
1081
When did the Battle of Dorylaeum take place?
When did the Battle of Dorylaeum take place?
1 July, 1097
Who fought in the Battle of Dorylaeum?
Who fought in the Battle of Dorylaeum?
Seljuk Turks and crusaders
What did Sultan Kilij do on 21 May during the Siege of Nicaea?
What did Sultan Kilij do on 21 May during the Siege of Nicaea?
Retreated against the Turks' wishes
Whose crusader contingent was almost destroyed at the Battle of Dorylaeum?
Whose crusader contingent was almost destroyed at the Battle of Dorylaeum?
Bohemond's
What did Bohemond do when the Turks ambushed his army at Dorylaeum?
What did Bohemond do when the Turks ambushed his army at Dorylaeum?
Sent messengers to ask for help