مصر فى عصرى الأيوبيين والمماليك: دور الدولة الزنكية في الجهاد ضد الصليبيين

The video discusses the Zengid state's role in resisting the Crusaders after they established several states. Imad al-Din Zengi, a Seljuk atabeg and Mosul's emir, recognized unity as key to expelling the Crusaders. He reclaimed Edessa in 1144 but was martyred in 1146, leaving his son Nur al-Din to continue the struggle. Nur al-Din aimed to annex Egypt, exploiting a conflict between ministers Shawar and Dirgham, sending Shirkuh and Saladin to achieve this. After Nur al-Din's death, Saladin became Egypt's de facto ruler, continuing the fight against the Crusaders.

What was the primary strategy of Imad al-Din Zengi in his fight against the Crusaders?

• Forming alliances with European powers

• Establishing trade routes

• Uniting Muslim territories

• Building a naval fleet

Which city did Imad al-Din Zengi successfully reclaim from the Crusaders?

• Antioch

• Edessa

• Tripoli

• Jerusalem

What was Nur al-Din's main objective in Egypt?

• To form a military alliance

• To bring it under Sunni control

• To establish a new dynasty

• To exploit its natural resources

Who was sent to Egypt by Nur al-Din to assist in his objectives?

• Baldwin IV

• Richard the Lionheart

• Saladin

• Imad al-Din Zengi

After the death of Nur al-Din, who became the de facto ruler of Egypt?

• Imad al-Din Zengi

• Saladin

• Baldwin IV

• Richard the Lionheart