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CLEP Western Civ I

Category - Medieval History

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Officially known as Order of Brothers of the German House in St. Mary’s in Jerusalem, what was the more recognized name of this military and Catholic order? This organization aided Christians on their travels to the Holy Land, where they established hospitals and helped the Crusades.
  1. The Hessians
  2. Livonian Order
  3. Knights of the Round Table
  4. Knights of Malta
  5. Teutonic Knights
Explanation
Answer: E - The Teutonic Knights, known formally as the Order of the Brother of the German House in St. Mary’s in Jerusalem, was a militaristic Catholic order of Knights. Their mission was mainly to help pilgrims to reach the Holy Land by giving protection and defending them from marauders. Another goal for the Teutonic Knights was to build hospitals, which would help injured travelers in the area.
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