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Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
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(a) Which of the following contributed more to the weakness of the Crusader States in the 12th
Century?
(i) The death of Baldwin II
(ii) The events of 1183–1186
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘The military tactics of the Crusaders were the most important reason for the success of the First
Crusade.’
How far do you agree? [20]
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(a) Which of the following was of greater importance in contributing to the outcome of the Third
Crusade?
(i) Events at Acre and Jaffa
(ii) Negotiations with Saladin
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘The survival of the Crusader States in the 12th Century was dependent on western aid.’
How far do you agree? [20]
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• This document has 4 pages.
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Century?
(i) The death of Baldwin II
(ii) The events of 1183–1186
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘The military tactics of the Crusaders were the most important reason for the success of the First
Crusade.’
How far do you agree? [20]
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(a) Which of the following was of greater importance in contributing to the outcome of the Third
Crusade?
(i) Events at Acre and Jaffa
(ii) Negotiations with Saladin
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘The survival of the Crusader States in the 12th Century was dependent on western aid.’
How far do you agree? [20]
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