Days of a Knight
At the age of seven or eight, a nobleman's son began training for knighthood by serving as this position, where he learned manners and horseback skills.
What is a pageboy?
At just eight years old, William became this, the ruler of Normandy, after his father died.
What is a duke?
This king, the great-grandson of William the Conqueror, was crowned at age 21 and worked to restore order in England.
Who is Henry II?
Before becoming Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket was born into this social class, far from nobility.
What is a merchant's family?
She was the duchess of this rich region in France, known for its rivers, vineyards, and olive groves.
What is Aquitaine?
Weighing up to 65 pounds, this full-body protective gear made from hinged steel plates replaced chain mail by the year 1400.
What is a suit of armor?
William the Conqueror earned his title after defeating this English king in the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
Who is King Harold?
Henry II introduced this tax, allowing him to hire loyal soldiers by collecting money from lords instead of requiring their military service.
What is the shield tax?
When Henry II suggested Thomas Becket for this prestigious role, it was a great honor, though Becket was initially reluctant to accept.
What is the Archbishop of Canterbury?
Eleanor married him at the age of fifteen, and he became king of France after his father's death.
Who is Louis VII?
In tournaments, knights competed in this event, where they aimed to knock opponents off their horses using lances.
What is jousting?
To invade England, William had to cross this body of water separating England from Normandy.
What is the English Channel?
Henry II implemented this new legal right, where a group of people would decide the guilt or innocence of an accused person.
What is trial by jury?
King Henry II and Thomas Becket became involved in this type of long-standing dispute over the role of the Church in the legal system.
What is a feud?
Eleanor married him shortly after her annulment from Louis, and he later became king of England.
Who is Henry II?
To control knights' violent tendencies, lords enforced this set of rules, emphasizing generosity, loyalty, and honor.
What is the Code of Chivalry?
William’s conquest introduced this language to England, blending with Anglo-Saxon and influencing modern English.
What is French?
Henry II enjoyed this sport, which involved hunting with trained falcons and other birds of prey.
What is hawking?
Thomas Becket was murdered by four knights in 1170 while performing this religious act at Canterbury Cathedral.
What is conducting a religious service?
Eleanor encouraged her sons to rebel against Henry II, leading to a conflict that ended with her being placed under this form of confinement.
What is house arrest?
A squire’s most important duty was to assist his knight with this, often difficult task before battle.
What is helping his knight into armor?
This extensive survey of England recorded people, lands, and resources and helped William manage taxes and loyalty.
What is the Domesday Book?
Henry II fought against these powerful men, who had grown too independent and challenged royal authority during a time of weak kings
Who are the nobles?
After Becket's murder, King Henry II demonstrated his sorrow by dressing in sackcloth and making this type of religious journey.
What is a pilgrimage?
While her son Richard was leading the Third Crusade, Eleanor worked alongside this younger son to rule England.
Who is John?
These traveling performers wrote and sang songs about knights and their romantic adventures, often for payment.
What are minstrels?
This historic embroidery illustrates the events of the Battle of Hastings, providing a visual record of William’s victory.
What is the Bayeux Tapestry?
The name of Henry II’s ruling dynasty was inspired by a yellow flower his father wore as an emblem.
What is Plantagenet?
Three years after his death, Thomas Becket was made this by the Church, and his tomb became a popular shrine.
What is a saint?
She introduced these reforms in England, making her popular with the people during her rule.
What are standard coins and a system of weights and measures?