Complete the sentence about Cēsis Castle with the correct year: In ______ the Brothers of the Militia of Christ, otherwise known as the Livonian Brothers of the Sword, took up residence among the Wends in their hillfort.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 1208
In 1208 the Brothers of the Militia of Christ, also called the Livonian Brothers of the Sword, took up residence among the local people. The area's Livonians had become Christian allies of the crusaders.
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