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Catholic people were told that if they prayed at holy places called shrines, they could be forgiven their sins or be cured of illnesses. This is why people took the risk of going on pilgrimages.
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What did middle age pilgrims carry on pilgrimage?
Scallops. Used as eating/drinking utensils and badges.
What age do you start hajj?
There is no specific age requirement for Hajj, but it is recommended that individuals should be physically and financially capable of performing the pilgrimage. Typically, adults who have reached the age of maturity (puberty) and are in good health undertake the Hajj.
Why do people make pilgramages to mecca?
people pilgrimage to mecca to pray. That is one reason, but they also go there because that is where their Prophet (Muhammad) was born. This pilgrimage is like a coming of age type of thing. You are supposed to travel, or make the pilgrimage to, Mecca at least once in your life, to pray to Allah. It is the Muslims holiest city.
What are the Middle Ages job's?
Middle age people were mainly merchants.
Did middle age people shave?
Naaa...
Did middle age people have school?
yes
What did the middle age people use weapons for?
why did the middle ages people use weapons
Where did middle age people worship?
they worshipped in their chapels
How can someone become smarter in middle age?
People are not going to become smarter in their middle age, but people can always become more educated and can learn to use their intelligence more effectively, no matter what age they are (at least, as long as they are not suffering from Alzheimer's Disease, and that would be unusual in middle age).
How did middle age people see others that had erratic behavior?
Middle age people see others that had erratic behavior as trouble makers. They didn't understand the freedom that these people wanted to express.
What were the schools like back in the pilgrimage times?
Back in the pilgrimage age they did not have schools, but rather were taught basic education at home by their mothers.
Where did people in the middle stone age live?
they lived in tunnels and caves
