Position Of Outremer Because Of Muslim Leaders (1119-1144)

Question 1

1119 – Battle of the Field of Blood

Answer 1

Weakened

Roger of Salerno killed; Antioch’s army destroyed. Sparked jihad rhetoric and religious mobilisation across Muslim Syria.

Question 2

1119 (later) – Battle of Hab

Answer 2

Not Weakened

Baldwin II and Pons of Tripoli drive back the Seljuk Turks, stabilising Antioch.

Question 3

1120 – Council of Nablus and Rise of Templars

Answer 3

Not Weakened

Legal system established in Jerusalem. First direct appeal to Pope and Venice. Military Orders founded.

Question 4

1122–1123 – Captivity of Joscelin I and Baldwin II

Answer 4

Weakened

Key leaders captured; power vacuum in Jerusalem and Edessa.

Question 5

1124 – Capture of Tyre (with Venetians)

Answer 5

Not Weakened

Strengthened Frankish control over Levantine coast. Demonstrated external support still possible.

Question 6

1125 – Battle of Azaz

Answer 6

Not Weakened

Baldwin II defeats large Muslim coalition, restoring morale and initiative.

Question 7

1126 – Failure to Capture Damascus

Answer 7

Weakened

Missed opportunity to control key city; weakened prestige and alliances.

Question 8

1127–1128 – Rise of Zengi in Mosul and Aleppo

Answer 8

Weakened

Powerful and aggressive Muslim leader emerges. Begins long-term threat to northern Crusader States.

Question 9

1129 – Failed Crusade Against Damascus

Answer 9

Weakened

Poor outcome despite large forces and papal blessing. No territorial gains.

Question 10

1130 – Death of Bohemond II of Antioch

Answer 10

Weakened

Power vacuum in Antioch; instability in northern Outremer.

Question 11

1131–1132 – Fulk Becomes King; Conflict with Pons

Answer 11

Weakened

Internal division among Franks; Fulk must use force against fellow nobles.

Question 12

1134 – Rebellion of Hugh of Jaffa

Answer 12

Weakened

Power struggle in Jerusalem weakens royal authority.

Question 13

1135–1136 – Castles Built by Fulk; Marriage of Constance and Raymond

Answer 13

Not Weakened

Defensive fortresses like Blanchegarde, Ibelin, and Bethgibelin strengthen the kingdom. Strong new leadership installed in Antioch.

Question 14

1137 – Defeat at Ba’rin and Death of Pons of Tripoli

Answer 14

Weakened

Zengi captures Raymond II of Tripoli and defeats Fulk’s army.

Question 15

1140 – Alliance Between Jerusalem and Damascus

Answer 15

Not Weakened

Strategic move to resist Zengi’s ambitions.

Question 16

1143 – Death of Fulk; Baldwin III Becomes King at 13

Answer 16

Weakened

Young king under regency; potential instability and weakened military leadership.

Question 17

1144 – Fall of Edessa to Zengi

Answer 17

Weakened

First Crusader state to fall; huge symbolic and territorial loss.

Question 18

1146 – Death of Zengi; Frankish Recapture of Edessa (briefly)

Answer 18

Not Weakened

Zengi’s empire divided. Joscelin II retakes Edessa (although lost again shortly after).

Question 19

1148 – Failure of Second Crusade at Damascus

Answer 19

Weakened

Disastrous siege alienates allies. Boosts Muslim morale; Nur ad-Din’s reputation rises.

Question 20

1149 – Battle of Inab; Death of Raymond of Antioch

Answer 20

Weakened

Nur ad-Din wins major victory; northern frontier severely damaged.