The Protection of the Military Orders of Templars and Hospitallers (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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In what year did the Hospitallers acquire their first fortified location at Calansue?
In what year did the Hospitallers acquire their first fortified location at Calansue?
1128
When did the Templars receive formal Church approval at the Council of Troyes?
When did the Templars receive formal Church approval at the Council of Troyes?
1129
How many knights did the Hospitallers offer for the Egyptian campaign in 1167?
How many knights did the Hospitallers offer for the Egyptian campaign in 1167?
500 knights
Approximately how many Templar brothers were lost at the Battle of Hattin in 1187?
Approximately how many Templar brothers were lost at the Battle of Hattin in 1187?
230 brothers
What proportion of revenue did commanderies pay as responsion to Outremer?
What proportion of revenue did commanderies pay as responsion to Outremer?
Approximately one-third
By the 1180s, approximately how many castles did the Hospitallers control?
By the 1180s, approximately how many castles did the Hospitallers control?
25 castles
Which two fortresses remained under Hospitaller control after Saladin's incursions?
Which two fortresses remained under Hospitaller control after Saladin's incursions?
Krak des Chevaliers & Margat
What was significant about the Castle of Bethgibelin received by Hospitallers in 1136?
What was significant about the Castle of Bethgibelin received by Hospitallers in 1136?
Marked start of significant defensive role
Who wrote 'In Praise of the New Knighthood' to justify the Templar lifestyle?
Who wrote 'In Praise of the New Knighthood' to justify the Templar lifestyle?
Bernard of Clairvaux
What examples of discipline did Bernard describe for the Templar order?
What examples of discipline did Bernard describe for the Templar order?
Discouraged excessive laughing & long hair