The Age of Chivalry

Education
-seven years of age a young boy can become a Paige and learns strategies
-age of 14 Paige can become a squire of a knight
-age of 21 you become a knight

Weapons and equipment
-saddles
-stirrups
-armor
-high flying missiles


War games
local games or tournaments to learn strategies

Code of chivalry
-had to be brave, loyal, and courtesy
-defend 3 masters: God, feudal lord, and chosen lady
-to protect all of the weak

Castle life
lived in and protected the home of their feudal lord

Romantic love
-expected to defend the chosen lady
-entertain the chosen lady (songs and love poems)

chivalry
ideal behavior

tournament
mock battle

troubadour
a poet musician

Which ideas associated with chivalry have remnants in todays society?
Men today should be loyal, brave and courteous.

What are two inventions from Asia that changed the technology of warfare in western Europe?
Leather saddles and stirrups. The saddle kept the warrior firmly in place and the stirrups enables him to ride and handle heavier weapons.

Who were the occupants of the castle?
Lord, Lady, their family, knights and other men-at-arms, and the servants

What were some of the themes of medieval literature?
Many stories idealized castle life. They glorified knighthood and chivalry, tournaments and real battles. Songs and poems about a knights undying love for a lady were also very popular. Epic Poetry recounted a hero's deeds and adventures. Example THE SONG OF ROLAND

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