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Islamic Reaction to the Latin Crusades

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What was the initial reaction of the Muslims towards the first Crusaders in terms of their appearance?

They considered them well-prepared for battle.

They found them to be clean and well-groomed.

They were confused by their poor dressing for the desert heat. (correct)

They were impressed by their heavy armor.

Why did Muslims in the Middle East refer to Western Europeans as Franji?

Because they believed all Crusaders came from France. (correct)

Due to their admiration for French culture.

Because they were impressed by their heavy armor.

To honor the European knights' bravery.

How did the Crusaders perceive the Muslim residents of the regions they aimed to reconquer?

As Franks, like how Muslims referred to Europeans.

As locals who needed protection.

As Saracens, a name given collectively by Europeans. (correct)

As allies against other European factions.

What was one aspect that created a negative impression of the first Crusaders on the Muslims?

Their lack of bathing and resulting odor. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Muslims continue to view the Crusaders even after their initial encounter?

As a smelly and homogenous bunch. Signup and view all the answers

What prohibited food did the new arrivals consume, angering both Jews and Muslims in the Middle East?

Pork Signup and view all the answers

Who did Saladin face at the Battle of Hattin, where he controlled access to water, leading to the Crusaders' defeat due to dehydration?

Crusaders Signup and view all the answers

Which group of Shia Muslims, exiled by the Fatimids, used assassination as a tool to weaken their Muslim enemies?

Assassins Signup and view all the answers

Who established the Ayyubid dynasty after conquering Fatimid Egypt and Syria?

Saladin Signup and view all the answers

Which European leader, part of the Third Crusade, drowned in a river while on his way to the Middle East?

Barbarossa Signup and view all the answers