The History and Decline of Dueling

Which countries had formal codes of chivalry for dueling?

• Germany and Austria

• Spain and Portugal

• Britain and Russia

• France and Italy

What was the role of a 'second' in a duel?

• To fight on behalf of the duelist

• To act as a referee during the duel

• To choose the weapons for the duel

• To negotiate and represent the duelist

Why did dueling fall out of favor in military contexts?

• It was replaced by more modern forms of combat

• It was considered too expensive

• It led to the loss of too many young officers

• It was seen as too time-consuming

What was a major concern of the church regarding dueling?

• It disrupted church services

• It was a form of legal suicide

• It encouraged gambling

• It promoted atheism

How did societal views contribute to the decline of dueling?

• Dueling was only popular among the lower classes

• Dueling was mocked as outdated and barbaric

• Dueling was seen as a waste of resources

• Dueling was too difficult to organize