The capture of Jerusalem: preparations, tactics and the sack of the city (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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When did the crusaders arrive at Jerusalem?
When did the crusaders arrive at Jerusalem?
Mid-1099
What did Bohemond claim was the real threat to the Christian world?
What did Bohemond claim was the real threat to the Christian world?
The Byzantines
Where did the crusaders deploy upon arrival at Jerusalem?
Where did the crusaders deploy upon arrival at Jerusalem?
Northern & western walls
Which leaders covered the northern walls as far south as the Tower of David?
Which leaders covered the northern walls as far south as the Tower of David?
Godfrey, Robert of Normandy & Robert of Flanders
What forced the crusaders to move quickly and attempt a frontal assault?
What forced the crusaders to move quickly and attempt a frontal assault?
Lack of water supply
When did Genoese ships arrive at Jaffa with supplies?
When did Genoese ships arrive at Jaffa with supplies?
Four days after 13 June
How many siege towers were completed by the crusaders?
How many siege towers were completed by the crusaders?
Two
What tactical move did Godfrey make on 13 July to surprise the defenders?
What tactical move did Godfrey make on 13 July to surprise the defenders?
He shifted the siege tower east at night
What does 'Deus Vult' mean?
What does 'Deus Vult' mean?
God wills it
What did the crusaders do after their victory to 'cleanse' the city?
What did the crusaders do after their victory to 'cleanse' the city?
Massacred Muslim & Jewish populations