Knights- Source analysis

What type of source is Source A?

• Primary

• Secondary

• Oral history

• A letter

What type of source is Source B?

• Primary

• Secondary

• A medieval poem

• A biography

Who is the audience for Source A?

• The general public in the twelfth century

• Historians in the modern day

• Readers of chivalric poetry in the twelfth century

• Knights preparing for battle

What is the main motive of Source B?

• To praise knights for their bravery

• To criticise knights for their bad behaviour

• To provide a detailed description of medieval warfare

• To describe the good deeds of knights

Which of the following best describes the knight in Source A?

• He is violent and cruel

• He is pious, brave, and generous

• He is lazy and uninterested in combat

• He is mostly concerned with wealth

What is the historical period of Source A?

• Ancient Greece

• The Renaissance

• The Middle Ages

• The Industrial Revolution

What is the primary theme of Source A?

• Economic prosperity

• Chivalry and honour

• Political intrigue

• Religious conflict

What is the format of Source B?

• A diary entry

• A scholarly article

• A newspaper report

• A biography

Which of the following is a characteristic of Source A?

• It is written in modern English

• It includes statistical data

• It is a narrative poem

• It is a scientific report

What is the tone of Source B?

• Humorous

• Critical

• Neutral

• Enthusiastic