Medieval Knights Quiz

What is the common perception of medieval knights as depicted in romantic tales?

• As mystical wizards

• As simple farmers

• As ruthless warriors

• As paragons of honor and virtue

What was the initial stage of training for a young boy aspiring to become a knight?

• Squire

• Knight

• Page

• Lord

What was the primary duty of a squire during his training?

• To lead armies

• To serve as an attendant to a knight

• To write poetry

• To manage the household

What type of armor did knights begin to adopt as metallurgical techniques advanced?

• Wooden armor

• Plate armor

• Chain mail

• Leather armor

What was the primary weapon of a knight?

• Dagger

• Sword

• Bow and arrow

• Axe

What was the code of chivalry primarily concerned with?

• Economic prosperity

• Ethical and moral behavior

• Religious rituals

• Political alliances

What was the concept of 'fealty' in the chivalric code?

• A knight's loyalty to his lady

• A knight's oath of loyalty to his lord

• A knight's duty to the church

• A knight's promise to the peasants

What was the impact of the Hundred Years War on the role of knights?

• It increased their importance

• It led to the decline of their military role

• It turned them into merchants

• It made them rulers of kingdoms

What technological advancement challenged the effectiveness of knights in battle?

• The development of the printing press

• The invention of the wheel

• The use of longbows and firearms

• The creation of castles

How has the legacy of knights endured in modern culture?

• Through political systems

• Through literature, art, and video games

• Through modern military strategies

• Through agricultural practices