Knight Quiz

What is the primary duty of a knight under feudalism?

• To entertain the king

• To grow food

• To protect the manor

• To build castles

Answer explanation

The primary duty of a knight under feudalism was to protect the manor, ensuring the safety and security of the land and its inhabitants.

How do knights acquire land?

• Through direct purchase

• As a reward for military service

• Inheritance from their fathers

• By finding unclaimed land

Answer explanation

Knights acquire land as a reward for military service.

What training does a knight typically begin with?

• Archery

• Page or servant to a lord

• Farming

• Merchant skills

Answer explanation

A knight typically begins training as a page or servant to a lord, learning the necessary skills and etiquette before becoming a full-fledged knight.

Why do knights need land?

• For building personal castles

• To train their own armies

• For living and supporting their role in the army

• To start their own kingdoms

Answer explanation

Knights need land for living and supporting their role in the army, providing resources and sustenance for themselves and their soldiers.

What is the main relationship between knights and lords?

• Friendship

• Knights are lords' vassals, providing military service for land

• Economic partnership

• Educational

Answer explanation

Knights are lords' vassals, providing military service for land. This relationship involves the knights serving the lords in exchange for land.

What must knights be ready to do at almost any time?

• Leave for exploration

• Start a new trade

• Fight to protect the manor

• Take over the lord's duties

Answer explanation

Knights must be ready to fight to protect the manor at almost any time, showing their commitment to defending the estate and its inhabitants.

At what age did knights typically start their training?

• Around 7 years old

• At 15 years old

• At 18 years old

• After 21 years old

Answer explanation

Knights typically started their training around 7 years old, making the correct answer choice 'Around 7 years old'.

Who do knights serve directly under?

• Their own personal interests

• The king

• The local bishop

• Lords

Answer explanation

Knights serve directly under Lords, not their own personal interests, the king, or the local bishop. Lords are the feudal superiors to whom knights owe allegiance and service.