3.Fall Of Jerusalem Flashcards
1
Q
When?
A
1187
2
Q
Who won?
A
Saladin
3
Q
Saladin was very powerful at this time, name some cities he held…
A
Acre, Beirut, Jaffa, Ascalon
4
Q
Who was leader of Jerusalem at this time?
A
Balian of Ibelin
5
Q
What did Saladin offer Balian before the Siege?
A
Offered generous terms to take the city without bloodshed
Baldwin declined
6
Q
Aftermath of the fall of Jerusalem…
A
Crusaders surrendered
Saladin released Muslim prisoners
Native Christians were allowed to remain
Saladin was seen as really kind and almost a hero
