Why did Alexius I ask the West for military help in 1095?
To conquer Egypt after Byzantine weakness following Manzikert.
To capture Jerusalem after Byzantine weakness following Manzikert.
To recover parts of Anatolia after Byzantine weakness following Manzikert.
To defend Constantinople against Norman attacks following Manzikert.
Flashcards for OCR A Level History The Crusades and the Crusader States 1095–1192, covering the key terms, dates and historical interpretations you need to recall for Unit group 1, Unit group 2 and Unit group 3, plus the Y100 non-exam assessment. 30 cards, matched to the OCR A Level History (H505) specification. Recall questions account for roughly 60% of marks at A Level History, so these target the marks you can secure before the paper starts.