Middle Ages Introduction
What did the middle ages start with?
The fall of the Roman Empire
What role did the nobles fill?
Protection organizations
At what age did the page become a squire?
Age 16
What did the poor people's willingness to be ruled by lords lead to?
Feudalism
How did the Nobles offer protection?
Through the knights
At what age is a Squire made a knight (if they are worthy)?
Age 20
What did almost half of the people in western Europe die from?
Bubonic Plague
What kind of clothing did Nobles wear?
- Silk, velvet, and damask
- Bright colors
- Fur linings/trimmings
- Linen or silk
What are the roles of a Squire?
- Dress the knight
- Serve the knight meals
- Tend to the horses & clean the weapons
- Practice wearing armor and using weapons
What did their lack of knowledge in the Middle Ages lead to?
Superstitious beliefs
What did Nobles use to eat their food?
Flat pieces of bread (since they did not have forks or spoons)
How much did the chain mail armor weigh?
20-30 pounds
What barbarian invasions happened during the Middle Ages?
Viking raids and the raids of the Mongols
At what age were Noble children sent away to another castle?
Age 7
What are the virtues and qualities that make a knight chivalrous?
- Lives to serve his king and his country
- Avoid lying, cheating or torture
- Believe in justice for all
- Respect women
- Avenge wrongs