How Well Do You Know the Knights Templar?

The latest issue of Medieval Warfare magazine takes a look at the Templars. How well do you know this military order?

Peter Konieczny
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On Oct 3, 2016
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Who wrote 'In praise of the new knighthood', one of the most important books about the Templars?

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In 1191 the Templars bought the island of Cyprus. How long did they rule there?

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Who was the first Grand Master of the Templars?

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At a battle that took place in 1244, 332 of 348 Templars who took part were killed by the Khwarazmians. What was the name of this battle?

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The Templars and the other Crusader forces were defeated at the Battle of Hattin in 1187. Which Ayyubid commander led the army that defeated them?

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The Templars were given a building in Jerusalem to use as their main base. They believed it was the Temple of Solomon. What was this site in reality?

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On April 12, 1241, the Templars took part in the Battle of Mohi. Who did they fight against?

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Which 2003 mystery novel, which was an international bestseller, featured the Templars being involved in a centuries-long conspiracy?

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How long did the Knights Templar last for as a military order?

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In 1307 there was a mass arrest of Templars in France, which would lead to the Order being destroyed and some of its members executed. Who ordered their arrest?

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