Types of knights
there were 2 types of armor in medieval ages
This is a correct statement
there was chainmail and Plate armour
What is the first step to Knighthood
Becoming a Page
When was heraldry introduced
It began in the mid-12th century CE
What is Chivalry
Chivalry is a series of rules and regulations which apply to all knights.
what weapon was effective while charging on a horse
A lance
what weapons did Archers use other than a bow and arrow.
They had a dagger or a short sword to be used in close combat, they could also carry a mace and a battle axe
How old is a starter squire
14 years old
what symbols were there in heraldry metioned by john
lions, eagles, crosses and geometric forms.
What should happen if a man fell off his horse and the other knight is using the rules of chivalry
they would wait until the person got up and then continue.
how was a lance held
it was usually tucked and held under arm, but mainly was held in right hand ready to stab of throw.
How heavy was chainmail?
13 Kg it was rather heavy so it got replaced by plate armour
What did a sqire have to do?
They learned seige and castle warfare, Defence from attacks, they also learned josting.
what was it used for
to identify someone’s personal identity and family lineage
Was Chivalry always used
not always some knights disregarded chivalry
why were archers good in a battle
Archers were very useful as they could injure the soldiers far behind the front line with their piercing arrows
there are 5 types of Knights in Medival knights in the norman army they consist of
Heraldry, chivalry, Infantry, cavalry, and archers
No there are three they are
infantry
cavalry
archers
How would the new knight earn income
The knight would hope to get a plot of land. Otherwise, he would find another way to earn income.
why was heraldry first used?
used in battlefields to primarily recognize royalty
Where did the word Chivalry come from?
The word comes from the old French word 'chevalerie', which was used for men who fought on horseback, like our English word 'cavalry'.
What was William the conqurer's favorite weapon
The Mace