5 Questions
What was the primary role of knights?
Defending land, castles, and people
At what age did young men typically begin training to become knights?
Seven or eight years old
Who were most knights in relation to nobility?
Sons of noblemen
What determined the age at which a squire might be knighted?
His rank and status
What did stories about knights become the subject of during the Middle Ages?
Many songs
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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