The Battle of Hab and Its Historical Context

What was King Baldwin II's primary objective in aiding Antioch?

• To expand his own territory

• To confront the Artuqid ambitions

• To form an alliance with the Seljuks

• To establish a new trade route

Who took temporary charge of Antioch after the defeat at Ager Sanguinis?

• Joscelin of Courtenay

• Bernard of Valence

• Renald of Mazoir

• Bohemond II

What was Ilghazi's strategy after his victory over Roger?

• To seize bordering Latin towns and castles

• To retreat and regroup

• To negotiate peace with the Crusaders

• To attack Jerusalem directly

How did King Baldwin II prepare his forces for the Battle of Hab?

• By seeking reinforcements from Europe

• By retreating to Antioch

• By dividing his forces into nine squadrons

• By forming a single line of defense

What was the outcome of the Battle of Hab?

• A complete stalemate

• A retreat by the Crusaders

• A decisive victory for the Artuqids

• A strategic victory for the Crusaders

What was the fate of Robert the Leper during the Battle of Hab?

• He successfully retook Zardana

• He was captured and later executed

• He fled to Jerusalem

• He negotiated a truce with Ilghazi

What was the impact of the Battle of Hab on the Crusader States?

• It stabilized the Syrian frontier

• It caused a major economic downturn

• It led to the expansion of Crusader territories

• It resulted in the loss of Jerusalem

Who was installed as the Count of Edessa after the Battle of Hab?

• Robert the Leper

• Joscelin of Courtenay

• Bohemond II

• Pons of Tripoli

What was a significant consequence of the 1119 campaign for Antioch?

• Complete destruction of Antioch

• Formation of a new alliance with the Seljuks

• Declining power and dependence on Jerusalem

• Increased independence from Jerusalem

What was the major academic consensus on the outcome of the Syrian campaign of 1119?

• A decisive victory for the Muslims

• A clear draw between the Latins and Muslims

• A decisive victory for the Latins

• An inconclusive result with no clear winner