On the time of the Third Crusade how old was Frederick Barbarossa?
Late Sixties
Late Seventies
Late Eighties
Late Nineties
What country (the largest and wealthiest land in Christendom) did he rule?
England
France
Germany
Wales
How long did he rule this land for?46 ye
46 years
36 years
63 years
52 years
In his reign, what was arguably his largest achievement?
Leading a Crusade at an elderly age
Overthrowing the previous King
Reached agreement with papacy after years of conflict and hostility
his influential role in the Second Crusade, following his uncle Conrad III
What year did he make the momentous decision to lead the Third Crusade?
1176
1187
1190
1188
Unlike King Phillip and King Richard, how did King Frederick leave the state of his country?
In power of the Papacy
Establishing his regent as heir in Germany
Establishing his son as heir in Germany
Under no authority or control, vulnerable to attack
How did he fund for his troops on the Crusade?
Imposed taxation to cover all his troops
Sold land and good to gain funds for his troops
Ensured everyone was properly funded, but insisted that nobles should pay their own way
Ensured everyone was properly funded, but insisted that everyone should pay their own way
Why was Frederick as a result not a central role in the Third Crusade?
His army ran out of provisions quickly
His terrible drowning accident
Richard was a more dominant character
Phillip was a more dominant character
What made Frederick more senior than Phillip and Richard?
He was from Germany
He was the eldest
He had been on the Second Crusade
Saladin was threatened by him
How does Frederick pass through Constantinople?
bullies through
doesn't pass through
welcomed through
pleads way through
This makes the Seljuks feel...
threatened
safe
prepared
defeated
After crossing the Asia Minor, he captures what capital of the Seljuk empire?
Jerusalem
Jaffa
Iconium
Arsuf
