DP History Questionbank
3: The Crusades (1095–1291)
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Description
- Origins of, and motives for, the Crusades: religious and secular; the holy places; pilgrimage and preaching; theory and practice of jihad
- The First Crusade (1096–1099); the Second Crusade (1145–1149), Third Crusade (1189–1192) and Fourth Crusade (1202–1204): causes; extent of success; consequences
- Foundation of the crusader states: Jerusalem, Antioch, Edessa and Tripoli
- Role and significance of key individuals: Godfrey de Bouillon, Richard I of England, Nur al-Din, Salah ad-Din (Saladin) and Baibars
- Military aspects of the Crusades: tactics, major battles and weapons; Templars, Hospitallers, Assassins
- Reasons for successes and failures of both sides throughout the period of the Crusades
- Impact and importance of the Crusades in the Middle East and in the Byzantine Empire
Directly related questions
- 17M.3op1.HL.TZ0.5: Discuss the reasons why the crusading movement failed to repeat the success of the First Crusade.
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17M.3op1.HL.TZ0.6:
“Weapons rather than tactics determined the outcome of the Crusades.” Discuss with reference to two of: the First Crusade (1096–1099); the Second Crusade (1145–1149); the Third Crusade (1189–1192).
- 20N.3op1.HL.TZ0.6: To what extent was Muslim success during the Crusades the result of their weapons and tactics?
- 20N.3op1.HL.TZ0.5: Discuss the importance of secular motives for those who participated in the Crusades.
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17N.3op1.HL.TZ0.05:
“The First Crusade (1096–1099) was motivated by religious rather than secular concerns.” Discuss.
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17N.3op1.HL.TZ0.06:
Compare and contrast the tactics used by both sides during the Third Crusade (1189–1192).
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21M.3op1.HL.TZ0.5:
Evaluate the importance of leadership in determining the outcome of the Third Crusade (1189–1192).
- 21M.3op1.HL.TZ0.6: “The Crusades had a negative impact on the Middle East.” To what extent do you agree with this...
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18M.3op1.HL.TZ0.6:
“Salah al-Din (Saladin) made the most significant contribution to Muslim success during the period of the Crusades.” Discuss.
- 18M.3op1.HL.TZ0.5: “Religion was the main reason for the foundation of the crusader states.” To what extent do you...
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21N.3op1.HL.TZ0.5:
Evaluate the reasons for the success of the First Crusade (1096–1099).
- 21N.3op1.HL.TZ0.6: Evaluate the impact of the Hospitallers and Templars on the Crusades.
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18N.3op1.HL.TZ0.6:
Discuss the impact of the Crusades on the Byzantine Empire.
- 18N.3op1.HL.TZ0.5: Discuss the reasons for the collapse of the Crusader states.
- 22M.3op1.HL.TZ0.5: “Religious belief was the main reason for participation in the Crusades.” Discuss.
- 22M.3op1.HL.TZ0.6: Evaluate the impact of the Crusades in the Middle East.
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19M.3op1.HL.TZ0.6:
Evaluate the consequences of the Fourth Crusade (1202–1204).
- 19M.3op1.HL.TZ0.5: Evaluate the importance of the theory and practice of jihad during the Crusades.
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19N.3op1.HL.TZ0.5:
Discuss the reasons for the failure of the Second Crusade (1145–1149).
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19N.3op1.HL.TZ0.6:
Evaluate the role of Godfrey de Bouillon in the First Crusade (1096–1099) and Richard I of England in the Third Crusade (1189–1192).
Sub sections and their related questions
Origins of, and motives for, the Crusades: religious and secular; the holy places; pilgrimage and preaching; theory and practice of jihad
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17N.3op1.HL.TZ0.05:
“The First Crusade (1096–1099) was motivated by religious rather than secular concerns.” Discuss.
- 19M.3op1.HL.TZ0.5: Evaluate the importance of the theory and practice of jihad during the Crusades.
- 20N.3op1.HL.TZ0.5: Discuss the importance of secular motives for those who participated in the Crusades.
- 22M.3op1.HL.TZ0.5: “Religious belief was the main reason for participation in the Crusades.” Discuss.
The First Crusade (1096–1099); the Second Crusade (1145–1149), Third Crusade (1189–1192) and Fourth Crusade (1202–1204): causes; extent of success; consequences
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19M.3op1.HL.TZ0.6:
Evaluate the consequences of the Fourth Crusade (1202–1204).
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19N.3op1.HL.TZ0.5:
Discuss the reasons for the failure of the Second Crusade (1145–1149).
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21M.3op1.HL.TZ0.5:
Evaluate the importance of leadership in determining the outcome of the Third Crusade (1189–1192).
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21N.3op1.HL.TZ0.5:
Evaluate the reasons for the success of the First Crusade (1096–1099).
Foundation of the crusader states: Jerusalem, Antioch, Edessa and Tripoli
- 18M.3op1.HL.TZ0.5: “Religion was the main reason for the foundation of the crusader states.” To what extent do you...
Role and significance of key individuals: Godfrey de Bouillon, Richard I of England, Nur al-Din, Salah ad-Din (Saladin) and Baibars
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18M.3op1.HL.TZ0.6:
“Salah al-Din (Saladin) made the most significant contribution to Muslim success during the period of the Crusades.” Discuss.
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19N.3op1.HL.TZ0.6:
Evaluate the role of Godfrey de Bouillon in the First Crusade (1096–1099) and Richard I of England in the Third Crusade (1189–1192).
Military aspects of the Crusades: tactics, major battles and weapons; Templars, Hospitallers, Assassins
-
17M.3op1.HL.TZ0.6:
“Weapons rather than tactics determined the outcome of the Crusades.” Discuss with reference to two of: the First Crusade (1096–1099); the Second Crusade (1145–1149); the Third Crusade (1189–1192).
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17N.3op1.HL.TZ0.06:
Compare and contrast the tactics used by both sides during the Third Crusade (1189–1192).
- 20N.3op1.HL.TZ0.6: To what extent was Muslim success during the Crusades the result of their weapons and tactics?
- 21N.3op1.HL.TZ0.6: Evaluate the impact of the Hospitallers and Templars on the Crusades.
Reasons for successes and failures of both sides throughout the period of the Crusades
- 17M.3op1.HL.TZ0.5: Discuss the reasons why the crusading movement failed to repeat the success of the First Crusade.
- 18N.3op1.HL.TZ0.5: Discuss the reasons for the collapse of the Crusader states.
- 20N.3op1.HL.TZ0.6: To what extent was Muslim success during the Crusades the result of their weapons and tactics?
Impact and importance of the Crusades in the Middle East and in the Byzantine Empire
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18N.3op1.HL.TZ0.6:
Discuss the impact of the Crusades on the Byzantine Empire.
- 21M.3op1.HL.TZ0.6: “The Crusades had a negative impact on the Middle East.” To what extent do you agree with this...
- 22M.3op1.HL.TZ0.6: Evaluate the impact of the Crusades in the Middle East.
