The lengthy Siege of Acre, a key engagement of the crusade, resulted in what outcome?

A Crusader victory and capture of the city

A stalemate and mutual withdrawal

The city was destroyed by Greek fire

Under the terms of the treaty that ended the crusade, what was the agreed status of Jerusalem?

It remained under Muslim control, but open to Christian pilgrims

It was divided into Christian and Muslim quarters

It was to be administered by the Knights Hospitaller

Isaac II Angelos, Byzantine Emperor

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Test your knowledge of the epic clash between Richard the Lionheart and Saladin during the Third Crusade, also known as the Kings' Crusade.0 takes

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01The capture of which city by Saladin in 1187 was the primary catalyst for the Third Crusade?
02Known as 'the Lionheart', which English king was a central commander of the Crusader forces?
03Which Ayyubid sultan led the Muslim forces against the Crusaders during the Third Crusade?
04Which Holy Roman Emperor led a massive army overland but drowned in the Saleph River before reaching the Holy Land?
05Which king of France participated in the Siege of Acre but returned home early due to illness and political conflicts with Richard I?
06The lengthy Siege of Acre, a key engagement of the crusade, resulted in what outcome?
07At which major battle in September 1191 did Richard the Lionheart's forces defeat Saladin's army in open combat?
08The Third Crusade officially ended with the signing of which treaty in 1192?
09Under the terms of the treaty that ended the crusade, what was the agreed status of Jerusalem?
10While returning to England, Richard I was captured and held for ransom by which rival European ruler?
11After recapturing the city of Jaffa, Richard the Lionheart famously fought in a battle where he was severely outnumbered. Who was his main opponent in this battle?