Gloomy Castles and Jousting Knights

Who were the most esteemed soldiers in the Middle Ages?

• all young men, whether rich or poor

• foot soldiers

• archers or crossbowmen

• knights

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What did you need to become a knight?

• only bravery and a willing heart

• armor, a horse, and a lady willing to give you her favor

• armor, a horse, a trainer, and money to pay for these things

• a horse from a farm and a wooden sword

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If you aspire to become a knight, you begin as...

• a prince, who can watch jousting matches

• a page, who helps dress and serve a lord

• a squire, who helps groom and saddle a lord's horse and polishes armor

• a knight, who is dubbed by a lord

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Give two examples of chivalry.

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What happened at jousting matches?

• knights played baseball with other knights

• knights, wearing full armor, had pretend battles in secret

• knights competed in front of powerful people for respect and prizes

• knights invited new games to teach kings, such as football

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What did a castle need to have within its walls?

• a school for young children

• large, warm, and comfortable rooms of great beauty

• a swimming pool

• a water supply and food storage

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What was a moat?

• water around a castle used for protection and as a bathroom

• a special chair in a Great Hall used by a kind or a lord

• clear, cool water surrounding a castle for beauty and drinking

• a weapon carries by knights inside of the castle

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Which sentence best describes a castle?

• a place of protection that did not have a lot of comfort

• an undefended piece of land surrounded by water

• a large, comfortable, and beautiful home open to the public

• a small fort only filled with knights and soldiers

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Identify at least two things a Great Hall was used for in a castle.

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Which games began in the Middle Ages?

• tennis and football

• baseball and bowling

• bowling and tennis

• croquet and ice hockey

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