Unit 1 Lesson 4.5 Knights

What was the path to becoming a knight?

• Being born into a noble family
• Starting as a page and becoming a squire
• Winning a tournament
• Joining the Church

What did pages learn from the ladies of the castle?

• How to care for horses
• How to sing and dance
• How to ride a horse
• How to fight with a sword

What weapons did squires learn to use?

• Crossbow and dagger
• Bow and arrow
• Battle-axe and mace
• Spear and shield

What did a squire do during mealtime?

• Practiced fighting
• Ate with the other squires
• Cleaned the stables
• Waited on his lord

At what age did a boy become a squire?

• 12
• 16
• 20
• 7

What was the process of knighting a squire?

• A complex religious event
• Being born into a noble family
• Paying a fee
• Winning a tournament

What was the purpose of jousts?

• To practice sword fighting
• To knock each other off their horses
• To impress ladies
• To show off armor

What was the code of behavior that knights lived by called?

• Loyalty
• Bravery
• Honor
• Chivalry

What was the modern idea of chivalry based on?

• Being loyal to the Church
• Winning tournaments
• Protecting the helpless
• Acts of gallantry towards women

What was a major part of a knight's life?

• Hunting
• Jousts and tournaments
• Traveling
• Reading