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
Crusader Battles
flashcards
Decks in class (15)
# Cards
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1.Manzikert4
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1.Siege Of Nicaea4
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1.Dorylaeum5
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1.Siege Of Antioch5
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1.Orontes5
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1.Siege Of Jerusalem7
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2.Fall Of Edessa6
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2.Battle Of Dorylaeum4
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2.Siege Of Damascus5
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3.Battle Of Hattin4
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3.Fall Of Jerusalem6
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3.The Battle Of Arsuf7
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3.Battle Of Jaffa6
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4.Capture Of Zara5
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4.Siege Of Constantinople3
