Chapter 9: Days of a Knight

What was the life of a knight like?

• A life of luxury and ease

• A life of constant battle and training

• A life dedicated to religious studies

• A life of farming and agriculture

What is the definition of 'armor'?

• A) A type of horse

• B) A metal outer covering worn to protect the body in battle

• C) A castle

• D) A type of sword

What role did knights play in the Middle Ages?

• Knights were primarily farmers.

• Knights were religious leaders.

• Knights were warriors and protectors.

• Knights were merchants and traders.

How did a boy become a knight?

• By being born into nobility

• By completing a series of training stages

• By winning a tournament

• By being chosen by the king

The first stage of training for a young boy who wanted to become a knight was to become a:

• Page

• Squire

• Knight

• Lord

At what age did a lord's son typically begin training to become a knight?

• 7 years old

• 10 years old

• 14 years old

• 18 years old

What role did a squire play in a knight's life?

• A squire was responsible for training the knight in combat.

• A squire served as a knight's assistant and apprentice.

• A squire was a knight's equal in battle.

• A squire was a knight's opponent in tournaments.

At what age range might a squire be knighted, depending on his rank?

• 12-14 years

• 15-18 years

• 19-21 years

• 22-25 years

By 1400, what replaced chain mail in armor?

• Plate armor

• Leather armor

• Scale armor

• Brigandine

What were tournaments in the context of knights?

• A) A place for knights to relax

• B) Staged battles to show skill at jousting

• C) A market for trading goods

• D) A school for learning sword fighting