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What was the primary role of knights?
What was the primary role of knights?
- Managing trade routes
- Overseeing agricultural production
- Defending land, castles, and people (correct)
- Leading religious ceremonies
At what age did young men typically begin training to become knights?
At what age did young men typically begin training to become knights?
- Fifteen or sixteen years old
- Twenty or twenty-one years old
- Twelve or thirteen years old
- Seven or eight years old (correct)
Who were most knights in relation to nobility?
Who were most knights in relation to nobility?
- Sons of noblemen (correct)
- Merchants and traders
- Peasants and serfs
- Craftsmen and artisans
What determined the age at which a squire might be knighted?
What determined the age at which a squire might be knighted?
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What did stories about knights become the subject of during the Middle Ages?
What did stories about knights become the subject of during the Middle Ages?
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Study Notes
Knights in the Middle Ages
- The primary role of knights was to provide military service to their lords.
- Young men typically began training to become knights at the age of 7, where they would serve as pages.
- Most knights were vassals, related to nobility, and held their lands in exchange for military service.
Path to Knighthood
- The age at which a squire might be knighted was determined by their individual prowess in battle, not by a set age.
Knights in Literature
- Stories about knights became the subject of romantic legends and epic poems during the Middle Ages.
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Test your knowledge of medieval history and the role of knights with this quiz. Explore the duties, skills, and impact of knights in battles and society.
