Definitions
The medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code
What is chivalry?
At what age are the knights trained?
Starting from the age of 7.
What must a knight do for the kingdom?
Provide military aid.
In Charlemagne's Code of Chivalry, what is a recurring theme in the text?
You must treat everyone fairly and protect them from attackers.
Land given to vassals to govern
What is fiefs?
What is the main purpose of knights?
To protect their lands (fiefs), the lord and church.
Do knights fully capture all concepts of chivalry?
It is impossible for a knight to follow every concept of chivalry always.
How does warrior chivalry affect battles between lords?
The knights would fight fair and would not strike a fallen opponent.
Knights that look over land
What are Vassals?
What does the lord have over the knights?
Lords have the knights oaths to fight for them.
How has the Concept of Chivalry changed modern society?
The concepts of Chivalry changed how men act and what was acceptable in society.
What was “The Art of Courtly Love”?
To love someone usually not your partner. Usually to find your true love instead of your arranged partner.
Could classes other than nobles achieve knighthood?
Merchants and artisans that were once squires could achieve knighthood if honorable enough.
Peasants bound to the land.
What are serfs?
Why did the knights answer the call of the crusades?
To obtain personal glory and to protect the church.
How does chivalry affect the knight’s treatment of women?
Made them treat higher class women better than a lower class one.
What is the major disadvantage of being a knight?
Knights must fight for the lord's and must participate in their battles leading to their involvement in feuds and battles between lords.