THE PRIMACY OF JERUSALEM

What happened when Godfrey died in 1100?

Baldwin became king and inherited a fragmented collection of territories.

What characterized the religious community in the Kingdom of Jerusalem?

It was an extremely mixed religious community.

Who supported the Franks in the Kingdom of Jerusalem?

Urban and rural settlers supported the Franks, but not as a replacement.

How was the Kingdom of Jerusalem administratively structured?

It was divided into palatinats ruled by lords who could act without royal assent to defend their territory.

What system did the Kingdom of Jerusalem depend on for border protection?

A system of marcher lords protected the border regions and provided military service when called upon by the king.

What challenge did the power of lords in Jerusalem pose to the king?

By 1175, 10 families controlled 24 important lordships, giving them enough power to threaten the king.

How did the king of Jerusalem attempt to maintain control over his territory?

By keeping some fiefs for royal demesne, controlled directly by the monarch.

What were some religious reasons for the primacy of Jerusalem?

Jerusalem was home to holy sites like the Church of the Nativity and the relic of the True Cross and was a main destination for pilgrims.

Which religious foundations in the Crusader states were linked to Jerusalem?

Many new religious foundations were attached to churches in Jerusalem, such as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

What was notable about the patriarchate in Jerusalem?

Jerusalem had the most powerful patriarchate, with significant ones also in Antioch.