code of chivalry
falconry
hunting
sports
random
100
true or false Believing the Church’s teachings was part of the code of chivalry
true!
100
what where falcons trained for?
hunting
100
true or false the monarchs might punish with death a commoner who decided to hunt in the forests he owned
During medieval times, hunting was as much a privilege as a necessity. The monarchs generally owned the forests and restricted the hunting within them to allow access to only the monarchs themselves and their servants. Peasants, on the other hand, were limited to the common lands for hunting and, if they should happen to break the laws of hunting, they were penalized severely. Death was not an uncommon punishment for those found hunting in the royal forests without the express permission of the monarch.
100
true or false the game horseshoes was played in the medieval ages
true
Still a popular arcade game, horseshoes is a game were the players throw horse shoes and try to get them onto a metal rod that is implanted into the ground. as each player throws their horse shoe, they rotate around the playing area, giving different viewing angles. The sport was very popular with peasants
100
fact or fable there were about 2,000 French knights and soldiers that were killed by long bow arrows compared to the English who just lost 50 soldiers.
fact!!
200
true or false Show no mercy to those who are not christians and do not hesitate to make war with them. is part of code of chivalry
true
200
are falconry gloves more commonly left or right handed?
left handed so you could carry out other taskes with your stronger hand while the hawk was on the other
200
true or false the most prosteges thing to hunt was a rabbit because they are so small and fast
false even pesents could hunt rabbit but bore and deer where reserved for nobles
200
true or false all medieval men where required by law to know archery
true This was the most popular sport in the Middle Ages. In fact, it wasn’t only a sport but was also a skill that every Englishmen between the ages 15 and 60 should attain according to the law that was passed in 1252.
200
fact or fable married couples could legally settle their disputes by fighting a Duel.
fact In medieval Germany, married couples could legally settle their disputes by fighting a Marital Duel. To even the field, the man had to fight from inside a hole with one arm tied behind his back. The woman was free to move and was armed with a sack filled with rocks.
300
did people who weren't knights follow the rules of chivalry?
no!
300
did shakspear own hawks and enjoy falconry?
yes!!
300
true or false medieval royalty hunted solly for food
hunting in the middle ages were as much a means of entertainment as a means of procuring food.
300
true or false no one was alwed to fight with a lethal weapon save for war
false A lance was made hollow so that it shattered without causing too much injury. To further reduce fatalities, lances were fitted with a three- or four-pointed head in order to reduce the impact and swords were blunted. Such weapons became known as 'arms of courtesy' However, there were also grudge matches where the two opponents used lethal weapons and swore to fight until serious injury or death decided the matter.
300
what was the avrige life span of a medieval person if he or she made it to the age of 21?
around 64
400
name 3 things the code of chivalry included
Believe the Church's teachings and observe all the Church's directions.
Defend the Church.
Respect and defend all weaknesses.
Love your country.
Do not recoil before an enemy. A single coward could discourage an entire army. Even if the knights knew death was near, they would rather die fighting than show weakness
Show no mercy to the Infidel. Do not hesitate to make war with them.
Perform all duties that agree with the laws of God.
Never lie or go back on one's word.
Be generous to everyone.
Always and everywhere be right and good against evil and injustice.
400
why was falconry known as the sport of royalty?
because peasants and members of the lower classes could not often afford to train and keep birds.
400
true or false lt was not considered proper for a Noblewomen to hunt
false!! Noblewomen were especially fond of hunting. It was one of a few Medieval sports they took part in during their spare time.
400
what sport was often referred to as the sport of royalty?
a) jousting
b) falconry
c) hammer-throwing
d) horseshoes
falconry
400
why was a coat of arms used
This practice was first thought to be implemented by early soldiers or knights as a way to identify each knight in a battle with full armor and helmets with face shields.
500
at what date did the concept of chivalry first appear, becoming a code of conduct which could be taught to aspiring aristocrats.
around 1200 a.d.
500
what mondernday phrase has its roots in medieval falconry?
a) eating crow
b) break a leg
c) fed up
fed up! A falcon or hawk that is fully gorged, or “fed up” will no longer work for her master.
500
name 3 things that might have been used to hunt with
bow and arows
horse
falcon
hounds
(except anything reasonable)
500
how long was a jousting lance?
The main weapon was the lance which was around 2.4 to even 3 metres (8-10 ft) in length and commonly made of ash or cypress. A lance was made hollow so that it shattered without causing too much injury.
500
in a coat of arms what might a oak tree represent? a) love and peace
b) great age and strength c) very tall and prosperus d) happy and welthy
b) great age and strength