Becoming a Knight Lesson

True or False: The ideal knight was not only a good fighter, but was also humble, fair, Christain, and had good manners.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following was likely NOT a part of the code of chivalry?

• Protect the weak

• Defend the church

• Take from the rich

• Never lie

• Serve and defend the king

True or False: All knights followed the code of chivalry at all times.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What were the two main kinds of armor worn by knights in the Middle Ages?

• Leather and bone

• Wooden and bronze

• Chainmail and metal plate

• Leather and chainmail

True or False: The armor of a knight was specially designed to be light and flexible, making it easy for him to fight and maneuver.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What type of weapon was like a long stick that a knight used when charging on a horse?

• Sword

• Mace

• Dagger

• Lance

True or False: Sometimes the war horse of a knight also wore armor for protection.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What was the original purpose for a coat of arms for knights?

• To frighten the enemy with a scary beast

• To distract the enemy with bright colors

• To exhibit their artistic side

• To distinguish one knight from another

What was a catapult designed to do?

• Fire giant spears

• Help soldiers to reach the tops of castle walls

• Protect a knight from arrows

• Throw huge boulders/rocks

True or False: Knights were typically people from nobility who could afford a knight’s weapons, armor and a war horse

• TRUE

• FALSE