Saladin — Questions and answers

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What big change happened in Jerusalem after Saladin led his army through its gates?

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  1. Christian inhabitants were forced to leave immediately.
  2. Muslim control was re-established in the city. ✓
  3. The Crusader leaders started another fight.
  4. The siege lasted for 88 years.

Answer: Muslim control was re-established in the city.

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Where was Saladin born in 1137?

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  1. In Jerusalem, a spiritual center.
  2. In Tikrit, a town in modern-day Iraq. ✓
  3. Along the Nile River in Egypt.
  4. In a Crusader state.

Answer: In Tikrit, a town in modern-day Iraq.

From page 2

Who did Saladin go with to Egypt to start his real military training?

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  1. The Fatimid Caliph in Cairo.
  2. His father, Najm ad-Din Ayyub.
  3. His uncle, Shirkuh. ✓
  4. Balian of Ibelin.

Answer: His uncle, Shirkuh.

From page 3

What important job did Saladin get in Egypt after his uncle Shirkuh died?

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  1. King of the Crusader states.
  2. Governor of Tikrit.
  3. Vizier by the Fatimid Caliph. ✓
  4. Commander of Jerusalem.

Answer: Vizier by the Fatimid Caliph.

From page 4

After getting control of Egypt, what did Saladin work hard to do next?

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  1. Build many new cities in Egypt.
  2. Make friends with the Crusader states.
  3. Unify the divided Muslim lands. ✓
  4. Travel to Mesopotamia for a vacation.

Answer: Unify the divided Muslim lands.

From page 5

What was the main reason Saladin decided to declare war on the Crusader states?

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  1. He wanted to visit Mecca himself.
  2. Raynald of Châtillon raided a pilgrim caravan and refused to release captives. ✓
  3. The Crusaders built a new fortress.
  4. He simply ran out of land to unify.

Answer: Raynald of Châtillon raided a pilgrim caravan and refused to release captives.

From page 6

What happened to the Crusader army at the Battle of the Horns of Hattin?

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  1. They won a great victory.
  2. They captured Saladin.
  3. Almost their entire army was destroyed or captured. ✓
  4. They ran out of archers.

Answer: Almost their entire army was destroyed or captured.

From page 7

Which famous leader, also known as the Lionheart, arrived to challenge Saladin during the Third Crusade?

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  1. King Guy of Lusignan.
  2. Richard I of England. ✓
  3. Raynald of Châtillon.
  4. Patriarch Heraclius.

Answer: Richard I of England.

From page 8

What important agreement did Saladin and Richard the Lionheart sign in 1192?

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  1. The Treaty of Acre.
  2. The Treaty of Ramla. ✓
  3. A declaration of prolonged warfare.
  4. An agreement for Richard to control Jerusalem.

Answer: The Treaty of Ramla.

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