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Knights

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  • What kind of training were prospective knights given?
    sword fighting, weightlifting, wrestling, acrobatics, and learning about chivalry
  • What social class were the knights part of?
    Lower mobility
  • What doe chivalry mean?
    A code of behaviour for a knight representing good manners and bravery
  • How long would it take a knight to put on his armour before battle?
    1 hour
  • What does chain mail mean?
    Armour made out of chained small metal rings
  • What is a duel?
    A fight where one opponent must die
  • What weapon was used to dub a knight during the dubbing ceremony?
    A sword
  • How old did you have to be to become a knight?
    21
  • What was the purpose of a heraldic crest?
    To identify a knight in battle
  • Can you remember an example of one of the things a knight had to swear to be whilst taking the oath of loyalty?
    brave, truthful, godly, gentle, faithful, fearless, and to defend a woman’s honour
  • What was the first stage to becoming a knight?
    They had to be a page