Why did knights participate in tournaments?
B) To defend their lord's castle
A) To defend their lord's castle
C) To help their church in wars
D) To win back land for their kingdom
What were the main reasons knights went to war?
To help their king acquire more land
All of the above
To win tournaments
To defend their lord's castle
During the Crusades, what was the primary goal of Christian knights?
To defend their lord's castle
To conquer European territories
To claim land in the Middle
To win tournaments
What was the purpose of a belfry in a siege?
To roll up to the castle walls and release soldiers
To hold supplies for the attacking army
To climb castle walls
To house soldiers during tournaments
What was a battering ram used for during a siege?
Throwing boulders at the walls
Spreading disease inside the castle
Climbing castle walls
Breaking down castle gates or walls
What were catapults used for in a siege?
Spreading disease inside the castle
Throwing boulders at the walls
Carrying soldiers inside a rolling tower
Climbing castle walls
What is the role of a squire in a knight's service?
Learning manners
Serving meals to the lord's family
Taking care of the knight's horses
All of the above
