Nureddin and growing Muslim unity 1146-1174

Question 1

Why did the Franks fail to establish dominance over Egypt (1153-1174)

Answer 1

intervention of Nureddin’s forces, failures of the Franks, lack of External aid

Question 2

why was Nureddin able to establish dominance in Syria between 1146-1174

Answer 2

Military skill, propaganda and Jihad, failures of the Franks, lack of external aid to the Franks

Question 3

Why was there a lack if support for Outremer from the Latin West 1149-1174

Answer 3

Problems in England and France, perception of Outremer in the Latin West, problems with the papacy

Question 4

How did Jihad grow greatly in importance 1144-1174

Answer 4

Fall of Edessa, Nureddin undertook pilgrimage to Mecca, Nureddin’s adoption of Jerusalem as central focus

Question 5

How did Jihad not grow greatly in importance 1144-1174

Answer 5

Zengi poor Muslim role model, Nureddin continued to pay tribute to Kingdom of Jerusalem for his possession of Damascus

Question 6

What were the military strengths of Outremer 1144-1174

Answer 6

Pilgrims, Military orders, crusader states

Question 7

What were the military weaknesses of Outremer 1144-1174

Answer 7

Military orders often acted independently, mercenaries expensive, Frankish rulers did not have large enough armies to meet their needs, Frankish rulers struggled to control or direct princes and Magnates from Western Europe, pilgrims did not have to help