How far was the Muslim world more of a threat to Outremer in 1149 than 1119? Flashcards
What event in June 1119 led to a weakened Antioch?
Roger of Salerno and many of his men were killed at the Field of Blood.
Who was Ibn-al-Khashshab?
An Aleppan preacher who raised the morale of the Muslim army before the Field of Blood.
What did the victory at the Field of Blood inspire?
The further development of the use of jihad.
What was emphasized in the memorials of Tughtegin and Balak?
Their role in the ‘defence of Islam’ and the Franks as a mutual enemy.
What territories did Zengi unite under his rule?
Mosul in 1127 and Aleppo in 1128.
What happened to Bohemond II in 1130?
He was killed by Danishmend Turks in Anatolia.
What did Zengi do in 1133 and 1137?
He invaded Montferrand and won the battle of Ba’rin in 1137.
What happened to Pons of Tripoli in 1137?
He was killed by the forces of Damascus.
What significant event occurred in 1144?
Zengi captured Edessa and added it to his territories.
What did the Turks of Anatolia do in response to the Second Crusade?
They put aside internal rivalries to deal with the external threat.
What was the significance of the siege of Damascus in 1148?
It demonstrated spirited resistance rallying to the rhetoric of Jihad.
Who recaptured Edessa and married Ismat in 1147?
Zengi’s son and successor, Nureddin.
What victory did Nureddin achieve in 1149?
He won a massive victory against Antioch at the Battle of Inab.
What division existed within the Muslim Near East?
It was fundamentally divided between Sunni and Shia Muslims.
What happened to the Assassins’ influence in the 1130s?
Their influence declined due to campaigns against them.
What occurred shortly after the Field of Blood involving Il Ghazi?
Il Ghazi was defeated at Hab in August 1119.
What happened to Il Ghazi in 1122?
He died, and his sons divided his domains.
What was highlighted by Balak’s death?
The limitations of Muslim unity.
What was Timurtash’s focus after Balak’s death?
He was more concerned with taking territories of his deceased brother than waging war against the Franks.
What opposition did Zengi face after 1127?
Much opposition within the Muslim world, especially from Buri of Damascus.
What happened to Shams al-Mulk Isma’il in 1135?
He was murdered by his own mother to stop him from handing the city to Zengi.
What was the personal conduct of Il-Ghazi and Zengi regarding Jihad?
Neither had been good role models due to their alleged heavy drinking and Zengi’s betrayal.
What happened to Zengi in 1146?
He died, leading to the division of Aleppo and Mosul between his sons.
What occurred after Unur’s death in 1149?
Damascus returned to an alliance with Jerusalem.
