Medieval Knights Quiz

Who were the most feared warriors on the medieval battlefield?

• Knights

• Archers

• Squires

• Foot soldiers

Who hired the first individuals that could be reasonably called knights in the 8th century?

• Charlemagne

• King Arthur

• King Richard

• King Henry

What was the origin of feudalism, the dominant political system of the European middle ages?

• Knights swearing fealty to a king or lord in return for land and titles

• Merchants and traders forming alliances

• Religious institutions

• Skilled craftsmen

Why were most knights born into nobility?

• Because they were more chivalrous

• Because they were more skilled

• Because they were more educated

• Because they had to acquire their own armor, weapons, and horses

At what age would a page graduate to become a squire?

• 7

• 14

• 18

• 21

What was the main responsibility of a squire?

• To carry and care for the armor and weapons of a knight

• To lead the army into battle

• To manage the kingdom's finances

• To negotiate peace treaties

At what age was a squire eligible to become a knight?

• 25

• 14

• 21

• 18

What was the code of conduct that knights followed on and off the battlefield called?

• Chivalry

• Bravery

• Professionalism

• Honor

What were tournaments designed to display?

• A knight's title

• A knight's skill

• A knight's armor

• A knight's wealth

What was the main event in the tournament during the late middle ages?

• Hastaloots

• Joust

• Tupenere

• Melee