Gerallt Gymro Flashcards
1
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Who was Gerallt Gymro?
A
A monk
2
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What did he do
A
He travelled around Wales persuading people to join the crusades
3
Q
When did he travel around Wales
A
1188
4
Q
What were the Crusades
A
Religious wars in the Middle East, fighting over the Holy Land
5
Q
How did Gerald persuade the people of Wales to go to the Crusades
A
He would give speeches - saying that it was their duty to go as Christians and that it would please God.
6
Q
Why were his speeches successful
A
They were powerful and encouraged many to join
7
Q
What was the main religion in Wales at this time
A
Christianity
8
Q
List 4 things that gerald said about Wales and the Welsh
A
- Wales was a disunited country
- The Welsh were very musical
- Welsh homes were made from wattle and daub
- Medicine was very primative
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