Category #1
What was the name for a ceremony where a squire became a full-fledged knight?
a) Coronation b) Enlistment c) Knighthood d) Dubbing
Answer: d) Dubbing
What was the traditional weapon of a medieval knight? a) Bow and arrow b) Dagger c) Sword d) Slingshot
Answer: c) Sword
What was the traditional title given to a knight's loyal and skilled horseman assistant?
a) Squire b) Page c) Valet d) Esquire
Answer: a) Squire
What was the title given to the person who trained and educated a knight?
a) Mentor b) Teacher c) Master d) Tutor
Answer: c) Master
Knights carried a shield for defense and recognition. What shape was most common for a knight's shield?
a) Round b) Square c) Triangle d) Oval
Answer: a) Round
Knights carried a lance for jousting tournaments. What was the primary target in jousting?
a) The opponent's shield b) The opponent's sword c) The opponent's head d) The opponent's horse
Answer: c) The opponent's head
Knights often participated in tournaments to showcase their skills. Which activity was NOT part of a typical medieval tournament?
a) Jousting b) Archery c) Chess d) Sword fighting
Answer: c) Chess
In which century did the medieval knight's role as a dominant military force begin to decline?
a) 10th century b) 12th century c) 14th century d) 16th century
Answer: c) 14th century