Edexcel A Level History Paper 1 option: The crusades, c1095-1204 June 2024 question paper 9HI0/1A

How far do you agree that castle building was the most important feature of Baldwin I’s consolidation of crusader territory in the years 1100–18?

How accurate is it to say that Saladin’s power, in the years 1169–87, came mainly from his control of Egypt?

How accurate is it to say that the main duty of knights, in the years 1095–1192, continued to be the protection of pilgrims?

How far do you agree that Richard I provided the most significant example of effective crusader leadership in the years 1095–1192?

Study Extracts 1 and 2 in the Extracts Booklet before you answer this question.

In the light of differing interpretations, how convincing do you find the view that it is misguided to blame one specific individual for the failure of the Fourth Crusade?

To explain your answer, analyse and evaluate the material in both extracts, using your own knowledge of the issues.