Medieval Legends Game: Chivalry Challenge

1. Legend Unit

2. The Rules • We will be playing with 4 teams, not 2. • Teams must rotate their members when answering a question; no repeats until each member has answered a question. • The first team to reach the designated spot will be allowed to answer the question. • If they are incorrect, the team who reaches the designated spot will be allowed to try. • NO running, fighting, swearing, etc. Misconduct results in loss of points.

4. Key Vocabulary- 100 • True/False • A knight was a man, usually of noble birth, who was skilled in warfare and bound to chivalrous conduct.

5. Key Vocabulary – 100 • True • A knight was a man, usually of noble birth, who was skilled in warfare and bound to chivalrous conduct.

6. Key Vocabulary - 200 • Choose the correct definition of legend: • A story that explains how things came to be • An unverifiable story handed down by tradition from earlier times and popularly accepted as historical • An anonymous, traditional story that explains a belief, a custom, or a mysterious natural phenomenon • A story created by the “folk” – the common people – and passed along orally from generation to generation

7. Key Vocabulary – 200 • B. An unverifiable story handed down by tradition from earlier times and popularly accepted as historical.

8. Key Vocabulary - 300 • What is chivalry? Include the 4 laws of chivalry given in your textbook.

9. Key Vocabulary – 300 • Chivalry was the code of ethics knights swore to live by when they achieved knighthood. The Code of Chivalry described in our book explained a knight must be: • Loyal to the king, the lady he loved, his family, and his friends • Be courageous at all times • Be courteous and gentle, especially in the presence of ladies • Be a man of honor

10. DAILY DOUBLE! • How much would you like to wager?

11. Key Vocabulary - 400 • In your own words, write out the definition of motif.

12. Key Vocabulary – 400 • Motif: a recurring character, image, word, object, metaphor, or idea.

13. Key Vocabulary - 500 • Write out the definition for archetype and include one example of an archetype we studied that matches a character in King Arthur.

14. Key Vocabulary – 500 • Archetype: a pattern or model that defines certain types of characters, plots, images, or themes. • Merlin fits the archetypal pattern of the mentor. He is an older, wise gentlemen who frequently advises Arthur on his decisions.

15. Relating King Arthur - 100 • Last year on March 15, a man and woman jumped into the Big Sioux River to rescue a six-year-old boy who fell in the water. This is an example of what? Name the specific act and the literary term.

16. Relating King Arthur – 100 • The man and woman jumping in the river to save the boy is an example of a noble act. The idea of the noble act is a motif in King Arthur.

17. Relating King Arthur - 200 • Name the film we watched in class that provided a modern interpretation of the King Arthur legend. Explain one crucial way the film differed from our textbook.

18. Relating King Arthur – 200 • The film we watched in class is titled The Mists of Avalon. The major difference between the film and our textbook is women play a major role in the film and are given stronger voices.

19. Relating King Arthur - 300 • Name a character from a modern-day book or film who fits the stereotype of a: • Hero • Side-kick • Trickster • Mentor

20. Relating King Arthur – 300 • Possible answers: • Hero: KatnissEverdeen • Side-kick: Ron from Harry Potter • Trickster: Jim from The Office • Mentor: Mother Willow from Pocahontus

21. Relating King Arthur - 400 • Choose one of the following aspects of high school and argue how it relates to King Arthur using short answer format: • Sports • Clubs (Debate, Oral Interpretation, Yearbook, etc.) • Student Handbook • Tests/Projects/Assignments • Other

22. Relating King Arthur – 400 • Any type of high school team sport or club can be related to the Knights of the Round Table. Similar to the knights, sports and clubs allow a person to be around others who enjoy similar activities – friendships form and bonds are created. Being around others who are skilled in the same area can also improve one’s own skills. Finally, being a part of a group can provide an individual with a certain amount of prestige or fame.

23. DAILY DOUBLE! • What would you like to wager?

24. Relating King Arthur - 500 • Read and evaluate the following sample answers to this question, “Have you or someone you have known ever been betrayed? Explain.” • Which answer is better and why?

25. Relating King Arthur – 500 cont… • King Arthur is betrayed by many people. I have also been betrayed, and it is not pleasant. • Betrayal is a common theme in King Arthur. Arthur is betrayed by his knights and his wife. I have been betrayed before, and it’s not pleasant to be told someone you trusted values something above you, especially when the person’s motive is greed.

26. Relating King Arthur – 500 • The answer on the right is the better answer. Not only does it use complete sentences, it is specific, and addresses all aspects of the question.

27. Knighthood - 100 • True/False • Any male qualified for knighthood in the Middle Ages

28. Knighthood – 100 • False – most men had to be born to into nobility.

29. Knighthood - 200 • Choose the answer that correctly identifies the process a male followed to become a knight and explain what a male learned during each stage. • Knight, squire, page • Squire, page, knight • Page, squire, knight

30. Knighthood – 200 • C. Page, squire, knight • Page – learned how to behave at court, began learning some martial skills • Squire – enhanced martial skills • Knight – swore to abide by the Code of Chivalry and protected the land of his lord

31. Knighthood - 300 • Recreate the feudalism pyramid that shows the hierarchy of the Middle Ages.

32. Knighthood – 300 • King • Lord • Vassals (Tenants) • Vassals exchanged work or service in his military (knights) for protection • Serfs

33. Knighthood - 400 • Name 3 benefits King Arthur’s Knights of the Round Table received versus knights of other orders.

34. Knighthood – 400 • The Knights of the Round Table were considered equals with all other knights and King Arthur, were known throughout Europe for being elite knights who upheld the Code of Chivalry, were recruited for their skill and character, and received the protection that comes with being a part of a loyal brotherhood.

35. Knighthood - 500 • Explain why the Code of Chivalry was necessary during the Medieval Era and how it impacted those living during the time.

36. Knighthood – 500 • The Medieval Era was a violent period in European history. In order to protect their land, lords exchanged protection and necessities for service in their armies to skilled warriors. These knights had a lot of power, but didn’t always use their power for good. The Code of Chivalry was created as a check for this group; it gave the knights an ideal to strive for and other citizens protection from brutality.

37. Legends and Myths - 100 • True/False • Myths are stories about beginnings. They attempt to explain mysteries that people regard as sacred: how the world was created, why people must eventually die, why the world is imperfect.

38. Legends and Myths – 100 • True • Myths are stories about beginnings. They attempt to explain mysteries that people regard as sacred: how the world was created, why people must eventually die, why the world is imperfect.

39. Legends and Myths - 200 • True/False • Folktales are stories told by the common people. Folktales are told for entertainment only, and they never teach values.

40. Legends and Myths – 200 • False – Folktales are stories told by the common people for entertainment purposes and they may also teach values.

41. Legends and Myths - 300 • Which of the following are considered folktales by your World Mythology textbook? • Legends • Tall Tales • Fables • Fairy Tales • All of the above

42. Legends and Myths – 300 • All of the above. Legends, tall tales, fables, and fairy tales are all stories circulates by the common people, or “folk”. Each country has its own legends, tall tales, fables, and fairy tales, although many times these stories spread to other countries.

43. Legends and Myths - 400 • Compare and contrast the mythic hero with the folktale hero. Create a table and write down all of the characteristics you can for each type of hero.

44. Legends and Myths – 400 • Mythic Hero • Can be male or female • Usually has remarkable birth or childhood • Offspring of a god and a human being • Born under unusual circumstances • Sometimes raised by foster parents • Superhuman powers • Folktale Hero • Ordinary person, usually a stepchild of youngest child • Does not possess superhuman powers, but may be skilled in other ways

45. Legends and Myths - 400 • Similarities between folktale heroes and mythic heroes • Both called to face a challenge or test • May refuse the challenge or be reluctant at first • Eventually accept the challenge and overcome it

46. Legends and Myths - 500 • Compare King Arthur to the folktale hero pattern. Does he fit? Please use short answer format to answer the question.

47. Legends and Myths – 500 • Yes, King Arthur fits the pattern of the folktale hero. He is raised by a foster family and is unaware of his royal heritage until adolescence. He is fated to save Britain from the Saxons and unite the lords, but most do not believe in him, and he does not believe in himself. However, he turns out to be a very skilled fighter and generous king. He does meet his challenge and conquer all of Europe, but is eventually betrayed and dies.

48. Quotes - 100 • “Whoever pulls out this sword from this stone and anvil is the lawfully born king of all Britain” (423) was written where?

49. Quotes – 100 • This message was written on the great stone that appeared in the courtyard in Britain. Whoever was able to pull the sword from the anvil was the rightful King of Britain.

50. Quotes - 200 • “King Arthur, that is my sword, Excalibur, but I will give it to you if you will give me a gift when I ask for it” (433). Who is speaking in this quote and what gift does he/she ask from King Arthur?