Medieval history: In which year did the First Crusade's crusaders capture Jerusalem? This asks for the successful capture year at the end of the First Crusade. Choose the correct year.

What is being asked?The year Jerusalem fell to the First Crusade.

Given data

• Event: Capture of Jerusalem by crusaders

Concept/ApproachRecall the First Crusade timeline (1096–1099 CE).

ReasoningJerusalem was captured by crusader forces on 15 July 1099 CE.

Common pitfallsChoosing 1187 CE (that is when Saladin retook Jerusalem) or 1147 CE (Second Crusade).

Final Answer1099 CE