Question 1

What was the Knights' Revolt?

Accepted Answer

The Knights' Revolt (1522-1523) was a military action taken in the Germanic region of the Holy Roman Empire to preserve the knightly class, unify Germany, and advance the cause of the Protestant Reformation.

Question 2

Who were the leaders of the Knights' Revolt?

Accepted Answer

The Knights' Revolt was led by the imperial knight Franz von Sickingen and encouraged by the written works of the poet-knight Ulrich von Hutten.

Question 3

Was the Knights' Revolt a success?

Accepted Answer

The Knights' Revolt was crushed in May 1523.

Question 4

Why is the Knights' Revolt important?

Accepted Answer

The Knights' Revolt is important because it led to the German Peasants' War of 1524-1525 which killed at least 100,000 peasants. It was also the first military action encouraged by the Protestant Reformation.

Question 5

Did Martin Luther support the Knights' Revolt?

Accepted Answer

Martin Luther did not support the Knights' Revolt. He distanced himself from its leaders and denounced rebellion against secular authorities as unbiblical.

Question 6

What were the battles of the Knights' Revolt?

Accepted Answer

There were only two battles (engagements) during the Knights' Revolt: the siege of Trier in August 1522 and the siege of Nanstein Castle in May 1523.

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