G5 Unit 4 - Don Quixote Chapter 1

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What does joust (v) mean?

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To participate in a competition to practice the fighting skills used by a knight.

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What is a mount (n)?

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A horse or other animal used by a knight.

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What does honorable (adj) mean?

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Deserving respect.

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What is homage (n)?

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Special respect or honor.

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What is armor (n)?

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A protective suit, usually made of heavy metal, worn by knights in the Middle Ages.

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What is the significance of a knight's mount in medieval times?

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A knight's mount was essential for mobility in battle and tournaments, symbolizing status and skill.

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What qualities make a knight honorable?

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Courage, loyalty, and a commitment to chivalric values.

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How did knights demonstrate homage to their lords?

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By performing acts of loyalty, service, and respect, often in public ceremonies.

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What materials were commonly used to make armor in the Middle Ages?

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Heavy metals such as iron and steel.

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What role did jousting play in a knight's training?

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Jousting helped knights practice combat skills and gain recognition.