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1A The Age of the Crusades, c1071–1204

Outremer and the Four Crusader States

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Recall questions on what Outremer meant and on the four states that made it up, from Jerusalem to Edessa.

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Key term

What does the term 'Outremer' refer to?

Key term

Which Crusader state fell in 1144 and was not recovered after the Second Crusade?

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What role did mercenaries play in Outremer's military forces?

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  1. 1

    What does the term 'Outremer' refer to?

    Model answer

    Outremer refers collectively to the Crusader states in the Levant.

  2. 2

    Which Crusader state was the largest and most important component of Outremer?

    Model answer

    The Kingdom of Jerusalem.

  3. 3

    Name the Crusader state located along the coast north of the Kingdom of Jerusalem.

    Model answer

    The County of Tripoli.

  4. 4

    Which Crusader state was centred on the city of Antioch in northern Syria?

    Model answer

    The Principality of Antioch.

  5. 5

    Which Crusader state fell in 1144 and was not recovered after the Second Crusade?

    Model answer

    The County of Edessa.

  6. 6

    What challenges did Outremer face after the failure of the Second Crusade in 1149?

    Model answer

    Outremer faced increased Muslim pressure and declining Western enthusiasm for crusading.

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