Battle of the Three Kings, 1578 AD (Part 2/2) The Kings clash at Alcácer Quibir

Battle of the Three Kings, 1578 AD (Part 2/2) The Kings clash at Alcácer Quibir

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The transcript details the Battle of Alcácer Quibir, where King Sebastian of Portugal faced Sultan Abd Al Malik of Morocco. Despite being outnumbered, Sebastian's technologically advanced army initially gained ground. However, the Moroccan forces, led by Abd Al Malik and his brother Ahmad Al Mansour, counterattacked effectively. The battle ended in a Moroccan victory, with significant losses for the Portuguese. The aftermath saw Ahmad Al Mansour rise to power, ushering in a golden age for Morocco.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary formation used by King Sebastian's army?

A circular formation

A vast square

A triangular formation

A linear formation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Moroccan army initially form their battle lines?

In a circular formation

In a crescent shape

In a square formation

In a linear formation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the strategic significance of the Portuguese wagon train?

It was used to block the river

It was a decoy to mislead the enemy

It served as a central anchor and fort

It was used for transporting supplies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Sultan Abd Al Malik's condition during the battle?

He was recovering from a previous battle

He was perfectly healthy

He was suffering from a minor injury

He was dying from a disease

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial outcome of the Crusader army's charge?

They were immediately defeated

They broke the Moroccan front line

They retreated without engaging

They were surrounded by Moroccan forces

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who led the Moroccan counterattack that turned the tide of the battle?

King Sebastian

Sultan Abd Al Malik

The Castilian infantry

Ahmad Al Mansour

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the fate of King Sebastian during the battle?

He was captured

He negotiated a truce

He successfully retreated

He fell while fighting

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