Life of a Knight
What did knights wear for protection?
Armor
What body part helps dragons fly?
Wings
I breathe without lungs and roar without a mouth.
Fire
What skill helps a knight walk a balance beam?
balance
What’s the name of a young knight-in-training?
Squire
What was the name of the horse knights rode?
Steed
flying or sharp claws
I stand still, protect all, but I am not alive.
armor
what skill helps a Knight sneak past a sleeping dragon
What tool besides a sword might a knight use?
lance or shield
What code did knights follow?
Code of Chivalry
What is dragon skin called
scales
I swing and slash but do not speak.
sword
What skill helps you solve riddles?
Critical Thinking
What is it called when a knight is officially honored?
knighting
Knights had to train for years. What were the three stages of becoming a knight?
paige > squire > knight
Some stories describe dragons as helpful rather than dangerous. What is one reason a village might want to protect a dragon?
For guarding treasure or keeping away enemies
I soar without wings, I see without eyes, I’ve traveled the universe to and fro. I’ve conquered the world, yet I’ve never been anywhere but home.
Imagination
Why is core strength important for a knight in battle or during training challenges like the Dragon’s Maze?
It helps with balance, agility, and protecting the body in motion
What is a “herald”
A person who announced important news and organized tournaments
What ceremony officially turned someone into a knight, and what object was usually used?
The dubbing ceremony, often done with a sword
In mythology, dragons can represent different things. What do dragons symbolize in Western vs. Eastern cultures?
I stand guard day and night, with no mouth, yet I shout with might. I tell the time but have no hands. What am I?
bell or clock tower
During a joust, knights rode toward each other with long poles. What was this pole called
A lance
What is a “coat of arms,”
A unique symbol used to identify noble families