Knights and Chivalry
This code of conduct was followed by knights in medieval Europe, emphasizing bravery, honor, and respect for women.
What is the Chivalric Code?
This defensive feature of a castle is a deep, wide ditch, often filled with water, surrounding the walls.
What is a moat?
This invention, crucial for navigation, was first used in medieval China and later spread to Europe.
What is the Compass?
This was the primary occupation of most medieval peasants.
What is farming?
This knight of the Round Table is known for his affair with Queen Guinevere and appeared in 12th century Arthurian literature by Chrétien de Troyes.
This virtue, often associated with knights, involves showing courage in the face of danger.
What is bravery?
This Scottish castle, perched on a volcanic rock, has been a royal residence and military stronghold. It is known for it's association for the legendary King Arthur.
What is Edinburgh Castle?
This invention, often associated with Johann Gutenberg, allowed for the mass production of books in the 15th century.
What is the printing press?
This deadly pandemic swept through Europe in the 14th century, killing millions. Its name came from the dark spots that appeared on the victim's skin.
What is the Black Death (The Plague)?
This Old English epic poem tells the story of a hero who battles the monster Grendel, Grendel's mother, and a dragon.
What is Beowulf?
This term describes the young boys who served knights and trained to become knights themselves.
What is a page?
This castle, located in Bavaria, Germany, was commissioned by King Ludwig II and inspired the design of Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle.
What is Neuschwanstein Castle?
This invention, used in medieval Europe, was a crucial advancement in timekeeping.
What is the mechanical clock?
This person was responsible for making and repairing shoes in medieval towns.
Who is the cobbler?
This allegorical narrative by Geoffrey Chaucer features a group of pilgrims telling stories on their way to Canterbury.
What are The Canterbury Tales?
This English king, known for his chivalric ideals, led the Third Crusade and was nicknamed "Lionheart."
Who is King Richard the Lionheart?
This central stronghold of a castle, often the last line of defense, is also known as a keep.
What is the donjon?
This invention, developed in medieval China, was used for both entertainment and military purposes.
What are fireworks?
This term refers to the land granted by a lord to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service.
What is a fief?
This epic poem by Dante Alighieri describes the author's journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise.
What is The Divine Comedy?
This order of knights, founded in 1119, followed a strict code of chivalry and played a significant role in the Crusades.
Who are the Knights Templar?
This medieval fortress in Tuscany is known for its well-preserved towers and walls.
What is Monteriggioni?
This medieval invention revolutionized agriculture by allowing horses to pull plows more efficiently.
What is the horse collar?
These traveling performers entertained villagers with music, juggling, and storytelling.
What is a minstrel?
This French allegorical poem, begun by Guillaume de Lorris and completed by Jean de Meun, explores the art of courtly love.
What is the Romance of the Rose?