Knighthood in the Middle Ages

Medieval armor was first made of interlocking circles of metal called what?

• chain mail

• plate armor

• coat of arms

• chivalry

What is the name of the code of honor in which knights were expected to follow?

• coat of arms

• chain mail

• chivalry

• squire

If a knight did NOT keep his vows, what of the following could happen to him?

• He could be brutally murdered.

• He had his shield hung upside down.

• He had his body smeared with paint.

• He could be laid in a coffin, even though not dead.

What are the three stages of knighthood in the correct order?

• knight, squire, page

• page, knight, squire

• squire, page, kight

• page, squire, knight

Which of the following is true about being a page?

• usually 12-13 years old

• learned to ride horses and good manners

• trained in music and dance

• first stage of knighthood

What on a knight's shield shows a knight's birth order?

• mark of cadency

• coat of arms

• heraldry

• chivarly

What is the name for the system of symbols and meanings that are on a knight's shield?

• coat of arms

• heraldry

• chivalry

• mark of cadency

In which stage of knighthood do future knights assist knights, take care of armor/weapons and help in tournaments?

• page

• knight

• lord

• squire

After being dubbed a knight by the king, a knight is referred to as a ______.

• Sir

• Lord

• Mr.

• Dr.