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1A The Age of the Crusades, c1071–1204

Saladin and the Fall of Jerusalem

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Overview

Recall questions on Saladin's rise and Ayyubid dynasty, the provocations of Reynald of Chatillon and the campaign of 1187.

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Key term

How did Reynald of Châtillon's actions contribute to Saladin's 1187 campaign?

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How did Saladin use marriage alliances in his political strategy?

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What was Reynald of Châtillon's fate after the Battle of Hattin?

Process

Who was Saladin, and how did Reynald of Châtillon provoke his campaign of 1187?

Questions from this subtopic

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  1. 1

    What provocative actions did Reynald of Châtillon take against Saladin?

    Model answer

    He repeatedly broke truces with Saladin by raiding Muslim caravans and threatening Mecca and Medina.

  2. 2

    How did Reynald of Châtillon's actions contribute to Saladin's 1187 campaign?

    Model answer

    Reynald's provocations gave Saladin justification for declaring jihad and launching his 1187 campaign against the Kingdom of Jerusalem.

  3. 3

    Who was Saladin and what was his ethnic background?

    Model answer

    Saladin (Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub) was a Kurdish Muslim who rose from military commander to Sultan of Egypt and Syria.

  4. 4

    What dynasty did Saladin found and when?

    Model answer

    Saladin founded the Ayyubid dynasty after abolishing the Fatimid Caliphate in Egypt in 1171.

  5. 5

    How did Saladin gain control of Damascus after Nureddin's death?

    Model answer

    After Nureddin's death in 1174, Saladin took control of Damascus in 1174.

  6. 6

    What was Saladin's relationship with Aleppo in his consolidation of power?

    Model answer

    Saladin subdued Aleppo as part of his gradual takeover of Syria.

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