Leaders of the First Crusade

Question 1

Which leader sent a plea to the Pope, and when? (2)

Answer 1

Alexios I Komnenos (1), in 1095 (1)

Question 2

Who gave an inspirational speech at the Council of Clermont, and when? (2)

Answer 2

Pope Urban II (1), in 1095 (1)

Question 3

Which Crusader leaders were present at the Siege of Jerusalem? (4)

Answer 3

• Godfrey of Bouillon
• Raymond of Toulouse
• Robert of Flanders,
• Tancred

Question 4

Which leader claimed Antioch for himself, angering the Byzantine Empire? (1)

Answer 4

Bohemond of Taranto

Question 5

Who was the vizier (high official) of the Fatimid Caliphate? (1)

Answer 5

Al-Afdal Shahanshah

Question 6

Who was the Seljuk Sultan of Rum? (1)

Answer 6

Kilij Arslan I

Question 7

Who was the first leader of the Kingdom of Jerusalem? (1)

Answer 7

Godfrey of Bouillon (1)

Question 8

Which two leaders led the Crusaders at the Siege of Nicaea? (2)

Answer 8

Raymond of Toulouse and Bohemond of Taranto

Question 9

Which Fatimid leader lost the Siege of Jerusalem? (1)

Answer 9

Iftikar ad-Dawla

Question 10

Who led the Kingdom of Jerusalem after Godfrey of Bouillon? (1)

Answer 10

Baldwin of Bouillon

Question 11

Who was the religious leader on the First Crusade (1)

Answer 11

Adhemar of Le Puy

Question 12

Which leader left the Crusade early? (1)

Answer 12

Stephen of Blois

Question 13

Who led the People’s Crusade? (1)

Answer 13

Peter the Hermit

Question 14

Which leader was known for his tactical skills? (1)

Answer 14

Raymond of Toulouse

Question 15

Which leader was known for his piety? (1)

Answer 15

Godfrey of Bouillon

Question 16

Which leader was known for his bravery (and was related to Bohemond)? (1)

Answer 16

Tancred

Question 17

Which leader was captured by the Byzantines on his way to the Holy Land? (1)

Answer 17

Hugh of Vermandois