Understanding Medieval Knights

What does the term 'Knight' derive from?

• A German term for 'nobleman'

• A Latin word meaning 'warrior'

• An Old English word meaning 'young man or servant'

• A French word meaning 'mounted warrior'

What was the primary weapon of a knight?

• Sword

• Bow and arrow

• Spear

• Axe

What type of armor did knights begin to adopt as metallurgical techniques advanced?

• Wooden armor

• Plate armor

• Chain mail

• Leather armor

At what age did a boy typically become a squire?

• 18

• 10

• 12

• 14 or 15

What was the purpose of the chivalric code?

• To guide knights in ethical and moral behavior

• To train new soldiers

• To provide entertainment

• To manage the economy

Which battle is cited as an early demonstration of the power of knights in conflict?

• The Battle of Agincourt

• The Battle of the Bulge

• The Battle of Hastings

• The Battle of Waterloo

What was a knight's helmet with a movable visor called?

• Nasal helm

• Capeline

• Great helm

• Bassinet

What was the main role of a squire?

• To carry the knight's shield, armor, and weapons

• To manage the knight's finances

• To act as a servant

• To provide musical entertainment

What marked the formal transition from squire to knight?

• Reaching the age of 21

• Winning a tournament

• The dubbing ceremony

• Inheriting a title

What led to the decline of traditional medieval knighthood?

• The increasing use of longbows and firearms

• The invention of the printing press

• The rise of democratic governments

• The discovery of new continents