2.Fall Of Edessa Flashcards
1
Q
When?
A
1144
2
Q
Who took Edessa?
A
Zengi
3
Q
What action does the fall of edessa trigger?
A
European monarchs take up the cross and join the second crusade
4
Q
Why does Edessa fall? (3)
A
Relationship with Antioch not strong enough to put up an united front
Poor defence
Geographically exposed
5
Q
Why did Zengi attack Edessa
A
Money and power
Potentially a Jihad movement
6
Q
Does this event show the fundamental weakness of the crusader states as a whole?
A
No, only shows Edessa‘s weakness - not all the states
Yes, fell relatively easily
