I WONDER - How Did A Person Become A Knight?

The path to knighthood was a structured process beginning in childhood. Boys started as pages at age 7, learning basic skills and social etiquette. At 14, they became squires, gaining hands-on experience in combat and serving knights. The final step was a ceremonial knighting, where they pledged to uphold chivalrous values.

At what age did boys typically start their journey to knighthood as a page?

• 10 years old

• 5 years old

• 7 years old

• 12 years old

What skills were taught to a page in a Lord's house?

• Sailing and fishing

• Gardening and farming

• Riding and swordsmanship

• Cooking and cleaning

What is the primary role of a squire?

• To oversee the castle's defenses

• To serve a knight and train in combat

• To lead armies into battle

• To manage the household

What responsibilities did a squire have in addition to combat training?

• Caring for armor and weapons

• Leading hunting expeditions

• Teaching other squires

• Managing finances

Where was the knighting ceremony typically held?

• In a castle courtyard

• In a church

• In a town square

• On a battlefield