Curse of the FRIDAY THE 13TH I IT'S HISTORY

The video explores the origins of Friday the 13th as a day of bad luck, tracing it back to the arrest of the Templars on October 13, 1307. It details the rise of the Templars as a powerful and influential order in medieval Europe, known for their valor and banking innovations. The video then covers their downfall, orchestrated by King Philip IV of France, who accused them of heresy and other crimes. The trial, marked by torture and forced confessions, ended with the execution of the Templar Grandmaster Jacques de Molay, who allegedly cursed the king and the pope. This event contributed to the superstition surrounding Friday the 13th.

What is the main reason Friday the 13th is considered unlucky?

• It is the day of a famous battle.

• It is the day of a royal wedding.

• It is the day the Templars were arrested.

• It is the day of a natural disaster.

What was one of the key innovations introduced by the Templars in medieval finance?

• The creation of the check

• The use of credit cards

• The invention of the stock market

• The introduction of paper money

Why did King Philip IV of France see the Templars as a threat?

• They were planning to overthrow him.

• They were gaining too much financial independence.

• They were allied with his enemies.

• They were spreading false rumors about him.

What were the Templars accused of during their trial?

• Conspiring with foreign powers

• Heresy and worshipping a demon

• Fraud and dishonest financial operations

• Stealing from the royal treasury

What was the outcome of the trial of the Templars?

• They were pardoned by the Pope.

• They were executed for heresy.

• They were exiled to another country.

• They were acquitted of all charges.

What did Jacques de Molay reportedly do before his execution?

• He cursed the King and the Pope.

• He confessed to all charges.

• He escaped from prison.

• He wrote a letter to his family.

What lasting impact did the trial of the Templars have on Friday the 13th?

• It was declared a public holiday.

• It was forgotten over time.

• It became a day of celebration.

• It was associated with bad luck.