Knighthood in the Middle Ages

What were the two ways a man could become a knight during the Middle Ages?

• By being the son of a knight or by marrying into a knight's family

• By earning the right on the battlefield or by becoming an apprentice to a knight

• By purchasing knighthood or by winning a knighthood tournament

• By being elected by the people or by inheriting the title from a relative

At what age would a boy typically go to live in the household of a knight to start his training as a page?

• At seven years old

• At ten years old

• At twelve years old

• At fifteen years old

Which of the following was NOT a task performed by a page in a knight's household?

• Serving meals

• Cleaning clothes

• Carrying messages

• Leading armies into battle

Who were typically able to afford to become knights due to the cost of a knight's weapons, armor, and war horse?

• Commoners and peasants

• Merchants and craftsmen

• The very rich and noble or aristocratic classes

• Scholars and academics

What did a page begin to learn that involved using no hands?

• Sword fighting

• Jousting

• Riding a horse and carrying a lance

• Archery

At what age would a page typically become a squire?

• Twelve

• Fifteen

• Eighteen

• Twenty-one

What were some of the tasks a squire was expected to do?

• Cook meals for the knight

• Take care of the knight's horses and clean his armor and weapons

• Build castles

• Govern the land

How long did most future knights work as a squire?

• Two or three years

• Five or six years

• Seven or eight years

• Ten years

What is the final step for a squire to become a knight?

• Winning a battle

• Completing a quest

• The Dubbing Ceremony

• Reaching the age of thirty

What was the code of chivalry expected of a knight?

• To be brave in battle, skillful with weapons, honest, generous, and loyal to his lord

• To control the peasants and manage the manor

• To engage in trade and foreign affairs

• To limit fighting to certain weekdays