Knights During Feudal Times

Knights During Feudal Times

Medieval Knights

Who were Knights?

Knights were the mounted soldiers of the medieval world.

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In general, knights needed to have a good deal of wealth, since a full suit of armor and a horse cost a small fortune.

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Knights were usually vassals of more powerful lords.

Multiple Choice

Knights were usually vassals of...

• serfs

• lords 

• kings

• peasants

Multiple Choice

Land granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service is called...

• serfs

• manor

• fiefs

• vassal

Multiple Choice

After serving as both a page and a squire, at what age could a young man eventually become a full knight?

• 7

• 14

• 19

• 21

Multiple Choice

How were knights able to know each other on the battlefield when covered in plated armor? 

• Coat of Arms

• Secret Handshake

• Special Shoes

• They carried a flag

Multiple Choice

To keep knights combat skills sharp, they attended _____________ with jousting as one of the main events.

• wars

• battles

• tournaments

• job fairs

​Page (Servant)

• ​At age 7, a young boy would leave home to live at the castle of a lord.

• In addition to learning how to ride horses and about faith,he spent a good deal learning how sing, dance, and compose music from the ladies whom he served in the castle.

​​Squire (around 14 yrs old)

• ​Squires spent much of their time serving their knight, who was his lord.

• ​This included, cleaning, taking care of the knight's horse, acting as a servant.

• ​Squires also trained with swords and lances (spears) that were 15 feet long.

Multiple Select

Which of the following did a page learn in order to become a knight? [Choose ALL that Apply]

• dance

• riding a horse

• singing

• compose music

Multiple Choice

A squire was typically how old when they started?

• 7 years old

• 14 years old 

• early 20s 

• early 30s

​Chivalry

​Code of ideal behavior, which included bravery, loyalty, and respect for women.

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Knights were also expected to:

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1. ​Be loyal to the Church and to their lord

2. ​To be just and fair, protect the helpless.

Multiple Select

The code of chivalry expected knights to.... [Choose ALL that Apply]

• respect women

• protect the helpless

• be loyal to the Church

• be loyal to their lord