Ms. Angwin's Chivalry Quiz

Knights generally came from which social group?

• laborers

• nobility

• peasants

• slaves

The system in which portions of land were given to vassals in exchange for a percentage of produce and protection.

• feudalism

• vassalism

• astigmatism

• colonialism

Which vassal was expected to pay for the best equipment and personally fight for his lord?

• knight

• lord

• serf

• noble

At what age did boy's begin their training to become a knight?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 10

If a squire proved himself worthy, he could expect to become a knight by what age?

• 18

• 21

• 25

• 20

A contest where two knights faced off against each other on horseback.

• joust

• duel

• chivalry

What is the Code of Chivalry

• a set of rules of conduct knights were expected to abide by

• A legal code followed in the Middle Ages

• A list of human rights granted in the Middle Ages

• A secret code used by knights in battle.

Where was the Code of Chivalry first documented?

• The Bible
• Song of Roland
• Pastafarian Creed
• King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table

Why were knights' shields decorated the way they were?

• To make an artistic statement
• For fun, because people in the Middle Ages were just fun people like that
• It was stuff the knights were interested in
• They stood for virtues and family crests

The cultural equivalent of knightly tournaments in modern western society can best be described as-

• Rodeo
• Competitive Golf
• Movies
• Rock Concerts