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WorksheetsGloomy Castles and Jousting Knights
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Who were the most esteemed soldiers in the Middle Ages?
all young men, whether rich or poor
foot soldiers
archers or crossbowmen
knights
What did you need to become a knight?
only bravery and a willing heart
armor, a horse, and a lady willing to give you her favor
armor, a horse, a trainer, and money to pay for these things
a horse from a farm and a wooden sword
If you aspire to become a knight, you begin as...
a prince, who can watch jousting matches
a page, who helps dress and serve a lord
a squire, who helps groom and saddle a lord's horse and polishes armor
a knight, who is dubbed by a lord
Give two examples of chivalry.
What happened at jousting matches?
knights played baseball with other knights
knights, wearing full armor, had pretend battles in secret
knights competed in front of powerful people for respect and prizes
knights invited new games to teach kings, such as football
What did a castle need to have within its walls?
a school for young children
large, warm, and comfortable rooms of great beauty
a swimming pool
a water supply and food storage
What was a moat?
water around a castle used for protection and as a bathroom
a special chair in a Great Hall used by a kind or a lord
clear, cool water surrounding a castle for beauty and drinking
a weapon carries by knights inside of the castle
Which sentence best describes a castle?
a place of protection that did not have a lot of comfort
an undefended piece of land surrounded by water
a large, comfortable, and beautiful home open to the public
a small fort only filled with knights and soldiers
Identify at least two things a Great Hall was used for in a castle.
Which games began in the Middle Ages?
tennis and football
baseball and bowling
bowling and tennis
croquet and ice hockey
