Richard, Saladin and the Third Crusade

History

What important port city did Richard and Philip help take when they arrived in the holy land?

What controversial action did Richard take that horrified many people at the time?

He worried he couldn't keep hold of the city once it was taken

His soldiers suffered from disease which weakened his army

Why did Richard decide not to attack Jerusalem?

Christians had the right to go on pilgrimage to Jerusalem

Christians increased their land on the coast, including cities such as Acre

Christians took control of the Christian parts of Jerusalem

Saladin had to pay Richard a large amount of gold

Which of the following statements were parts of the truce between Richard and Saladin? (three answers)

What was discovered that helped the Crusaders to attack Jerusalem?

How many siege towers were built, allowing the Crusaders to attack the walls of the city?

They were told to circle the city in bare feet and praising God

They were told to present the Holy Lance at the gates

According to Raymond of Aguilers, what did a vision instruct the Crusaders to do if they wanted to succeed?

Approximately how many people were massacred once the Crusaders got inside Jerusalem?

It presents the Crusaders as noble Christians

Which statement about the above interpretation is true?