History GCSE
Religious duty
What Religious duty means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Religious duty
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Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain Religious duty in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: Pearson Edexcel
As a devout Christian, Richard was driven by a genuine religious desire to liberate Jerusalem and secure forgiveness for his sins.
Topics that use Religious duty
- Option B2: Key topic 2: Involvements overseas, 1189–1204 - 2 Richard and the Third Crusade (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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