Medieval Knights and Peasants Quiz

What was a knight in the medieval world?

• A king’s advisor

• A mounted soldier

• A religious leader

• A government official

What did knights need in order to be a part of medieval warfare?

• A suit of armor and a horse

• A ship and crew

• Castles and lands

• A group of loyal followers

What was the first step in becoming a knight?

• Becoming a squire

• Serving as a page

• Joining the church

• Attending a knight academy

At what age did a boy usually become a page?

• 5

• 7

• 10

• 12

Who typically trained pages in religious instruction?

• The lord

• The priest or friar

• The king

• The knight

What skills did pages learn from the ladies of the castle?

• Sword fighting and battle tactics

• Farming and cooking

• Singing, dancing, and playing music

• Writing and arithmetic

After being a page, what did a boy become next in his journey to knighthood?

• A soldier

• A knight

• A squire

• A nobleman

What was a squire’s primary duty during his training?

• To help his lord prepare for battle

• To manage the manor

• To train other knights

• To collect taxes

What types of weapons did a squire learn to use?

• Bow and arrow

• Crossbow and dagger

• Sword, lance, battle-axe, and mace

• Spear and sling

What did the code of chivalry require knights to do?

• Be loyal to the Church and their lord, and protect the helpless

• Collect taxes from the peasants

• Fight only in self-defense

• Own a castle