3 - Richard's Victories at Acre and Arsuf

Question 1

When did the Battle of Acre take place?

Answer 1

1191

Question 2

How was Richard weaker after the Battle of Arsuf?

Answer 2

Both Philip and Leopold of Austria had left the Crusade

Question 3

Why did Leopold of Austria leave the Crusade?

Answer 3

After the battle of Acre, Leopold’s flag was torn down

Question 4

What was the Surrender deal between Richard and Saladin after Acre?

Answer 4

Richard would release Muslim soldiers as long as Saladin paid Richard 200,000 gold coins

Question 5

How did the surrender deal go wrong?

Answer 5

Saladin didn’t give Richard the coins, so Richard beheaded 2,700 Muslim prisoners

Question 6

How did Richard show his bravery and skill during the Battle of Arsuf?

Answer 6

Richard made sure that supplies were delivered to his men through the many ports on the coast that he controlled

Question 7

How did Richard display his good use of tactics during Arsuf?

Answer 7

While Saladin’s men were charging, Richard ordered no charge in order to conserve energy

Question 8

How did Richard display his quick thinking during Arsuf?

Answer 8

After two of his men broke rank and charged at Saladin’s men, Richard decided to go into an all out attack, in which he was in the heart of, and which the Crusaders won