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The foundation of the military orders: Templars and Hospitallers; their military, religious and economic roles.
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The foundation of new states and the Second Crusade, c1099–1149
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Which military order was founded to protect pilgrims in the Holy Land?
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The Knights Templar was founded in 1119 to protect pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land.
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- Crusader States: Territories in the Levant established by European Christians during the Crusades, including the Kingdom of Jerusalem.
- Pilgrimage: A journey to a sacred place for religious reasons, significant in the context of the Crusades as many traveled to Jerusalem.
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Confusing the roles of the Templars and Hospitallers: Remember that the Templars focused on military protection of pilgrims, while the Hospitallers were primarily concerned with healthcare and later military defense.
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