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Chivalry- The knightly system or behavior code for medieval knights.

Chivalry- The knightly system or behavior code for medieval knights. Coat of Arms- Used to identify knights. . Warm up. What kinds of things would you find on a manor? . Medieval Chivalry. What is Chivalry? It was the “knightly system” of the Middle Ages

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Chivalry- The knightly system or behavior code for medieval knights.

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  1. Chivalry- The knightly system or behavior code for medieval knights. • Coat of Arms- Used to identify knights.

  2. Warm up • What kinds of things would you find on a manor?

  3. Medieval Chivalry

  4. What is Chivalry? • It was the “knightly system” of the Middle Ages • Knights devoted themselves to their Earthly Lord, Heavenly Lord, and Chosen Lady • What class were knights from? • The Noble Class • Could a female become a knight? • Yes, but it was very rare

  5. What are the 3 stages of knighthood? • Page • At age 7 he would be sent off to the Lord’s castle • He played chess, learned horsemanship, archery, swordsmanship, and other castle duties • Squire • At age 14 he acted as a knight’s servant • Took care of the knight’s armor, weapons, and horse • Concentrated on strength, fitness & skill with weapons • Knight • Age 21 • Would go through a dubbing ceremony

  6. Why were coats of arms used? • Because few knights could read • It was an official stamp or signature • What were tournaments? • Battles knights took part in to keep in good condition • What was jousting? • 2 knights on horses with lances & shields • What did knights get if they were the winner of a tournament/jousting match? • The losers horse and armor

  7. Closing • Why were the 3 stages of knighthood?

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