The Third Crusade and Richard I's Journey

What was the primary reason for the Third Crusade?

• To expand the Christian territories in Europe

• To recapture Jerusalem from Muslim control

• To convert Muslims to Christianity

• To establish trade routes in the Middle East

Who was the Muslim leader that defeated Christian forces in 1187?

• Richard I

• Tancred

• Saladin

• Philip II

Which event led to Richard I capturing the city of Messina?

• Tancred mistreated Richard's sister

• Saladin delayed ransom talks

• Richard's fleet was scattered in a storm

• Philip II returned home in anger

What was the outcome of the Siege of Acre in 1191?

• The city was captured with Richard's help

• Richard was defeated and captured

• Saladin signed a peace treaty

• Philip II became the new ruler of Acre

Why did Richard I execute 2,700 Muslim prisoners at Acre?

• To intimidate Saladin

• To prevent a counterattack

• Saladin delayed ransom talks

• To gain favor with the Pope

What was a significant result of the Battle of Arsuf?

• Richard's army won a major battle

• Jerusalem was recaptured

• Saladin captured Richard

• Philip II returned to France

Why did Richard I fail to recapture Jerusalem?

• He was captured by Saladin

• He was betrayed by his allies

• He lacked supplies and feared losing the coast

• He was called back to England

What was the Treaty of Jaffa?

• A military alliance against Saladin

• A trade agreement between Europe and the Holy Land

• A peace treaty between Richard and Philip II

• An agreement allowing Christian pilgrims to visit Jerusalem safely

How was Richard I captured on his way home from the Crusade?

• He was shipwrecked and captured in Austria

• He was betrayed by his own men

• He was captured by Saladin's forces

• He was arrested by the French king

What was the impact of Richard I's ransom on England?

• The Pope excommunicated Richard

• The economy flourished

• England gained new territories

• Taxes were raised on landowners, church property, and Jewish communities