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Some wanted their sins forgiven and thus go in heaven, some saw it as an opportinuty to gain wealth elsewhere, and some perhaps just wanted to adventure.
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Why did the knights wear a red cross?
The cross is a symbol of Christianity. Knights did not always fight on behalf of the Christian religion, but during the Crusades they did. MORE Only Knights Templar wore the cross. Others did not. The Templar begs in as an arm of the church in the Crusades.
Was nobles and knights were the only ones in the crusades?
The majority of the people who went on the crusades were neither noble nor knights. There were a lot of foot soldiers, archers, workers of all sorts, and others who went along.
Is the knight of Templar a product of prophecy?
No, the knights templar were an organization in the crusades and are real.
Were the Knights Templer Germanic?
Yes. The Knights Templar were Germanic, the originated as a Christian religious order of Knights who fought in the Crusades and they were originally from the Western portion of Germany near the Rhine river. Towards the end to after the crusades, a few of the members of the Knights Templar moved into France, and expanded the order to France. The Knights Templar originated from the Teutonic order of Knights, and the Knights Hospitaller who were both famous, yet powerful, Christian groups who were from Germany. The Knights Templar still are around today but are referred to as just "Templars" or "Free Masons."
Why did knights join the crusade?
Some knights went on the crusades to bring back wealth. Some went as part of a quest, or as part or a religious pilgrimage.
Why did knights go on Crusades?
They weren't actually called knights... they were called Crusaders, but anyways, they simply went to Crusades to help serve their country and religious beliefs.
What did the church do for knights?
The church provided spiritual guidance, moral support, and the sacrament of confession to knights. It also promoted the idea of chivalry and encouraged knights to protect the weak and defend the church. Additionally, the church played a role in organizing crusades and providing financial support for knights.
Who was important in the all crusades?
the templar knights
Why did people support crusades?
WHY DID PEOPLE SUPPORT THE CRUSADES?
European knights were urged to join Crusades by?
The Pope.
What two motives were common among the Knights in the first crusades?
The two common motives among the Knights in the first Crusades were religious fervor to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim rule and the promise of spiritual redemption through participation in the Crusades. Additionally, knights sought opportunities for wealth, land, and social advancement through their involvement in the Crusades.
What role did the knights play in the crusades?
The Knights Templar were the most powerful military monastic order which took part in the Crusades. The Knights Templar were formed from several groups of knights by Hugh de Payens for the express purpose of protecting Christian pilgrims in the Holy Land.
Why did the knights wear a red cross?
The cross is a symbol of Christianity. Knights did not always fight on behalf of the Christian religion, but during the Crusades they did. MORE Only Knights Templar wore the cross. Others did not. The Templar begs in as an arm of the church in the Crusades.
Who besides knights fought in the crusades?
It also included Turks, and peasants.
What does the name Templar mean?
MAy be Roman Knights during the Crusades.
What were some of the reasons of the knights were anxious to participate in the crusades?
don't known
Who sent the crusaders to the crusades?
i am not quite sure, but i think they wanted knights
