The Crusades Pt. II

Front

Was there a singular leader of the Crusaders?

Back

No, there was no singular leader. It was a collection of several different armies from all over Europe.

Front

Who were the Crusader Princes?

Back

Godfrey, Bohemond (with his nephew Tancred), and Raymond

Front

What was the Oath of Alexius?

Back

Emperor Alexius made the Crusader princes swear an oath to give any land they conquer back to the Byzantine Empire.

Front

Why did Emperor Alexius make the Crusader princes swear an oath?

Back

He did not trust any of the Crusader princes.

Front

What was the significance of Antioch in the First Crusade?

Back

Antioch was the major line of defense for the Holy Land.

Front

What did Bohemond do after repelling the Turks in Antioch?

Back

He broke the Oath of Alexius to keep the city for himself.

Front

What happened in Jerusalem in August 1098?

Back

The Fatimids retook the city while the Turks were busy in Antioch.

Front

What did the Fatimids offer to the Crusaders?

Back

They offered peace, which the Crusaders refused.

Front

What was the result of the siege of Jerusalem?

Back

The Crusader Princes won, but killed thousands of innocent civilians

Front

What was the outcome of Bohemond breaking the Oath of Alexius?

Back

The Crusader princes were free to divide the holy land into 4 kingdoms amongst themselves.