Prussia Flashcards
1
Q
Who are the Teutonic Knights?
A
Catholic group of monks/crusaders
German/Polish speakers
Wanted to go to Jerusalem, but were sent to Prussia
2
Q
By 1230, what do the Teutonic Knights accomplish?
A
Conquer and Christianize East Prussia
Intermarriage, town names change, etc.
3
Q
In 1410, who are the Teutonic Knights defeated by?
A
Poland-Lithuania
4
Q
In 1525, who becomes the Lutheran Duke? What does he do?
A
Grand Master (head monk) Requests the right to make this “monastery” into the Duchy of Prussia...so that he would have more power
