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Good Morrow! Prithee READ p. 327-331 of thy Green Chivalry text on your desk

Explore the origins and principles of chivalry, a knight's code of honor that includes respect, responsibility, and courage. Understand how knights were expected to defend the weak, fight against injustice, and protect women. Discover the intriguing connections between medieval tournaments and modern sports competitions, as well as how siege weapons reflect a deep understanding of castle architecture.

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Good Morrow! Prithee READ p. 327-331 of thy Green Chivalry text on your desk

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  1. Good Morrow!PritheeREAD p. 327-331 of thy Green Chivalry text on your desk

  2. Chivalry • Chivalry: A knight’s code of ideal behaviors including respect and responsibility • Etymology (word origin): Comes from the French word “cheval” (horse) and “chevalier” (horse rider) Knighthood and Chivalry • Knights were not merely professional fighters. They were expected to live by a Code of Honorknown as chivalry.

  3. They had to demonstrate a strong religious faith and a willingness to defend the Catholic Church. They were also expected to protect women and the __weak__. • Additionally, knights were supposed to fight against injusticeand show couragein every battle they fought

  4. Codes of Knighthood and Chivalry were documented in stories from the Middle Ages in two books that historians use as PRIMARY SOURCES: • 1100’s – Les Chansons de Roland (The Songs of Roland) brought over by William the Conqueror • 1386 – The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer

  5. Good Morrow! Please sit in your virtue groups Using “The Age of Chivalry” green packet, WRITE your response to the following questions on the large paper in the middle of your table group: • 1) How do medieval tournaments resemble modern sports competitions? • 2) How do these siege weapons show that their designers knew the architecture of a castle well? (*Initial your answers for credit) Be ready to share your answers!

  6. Using your “Medieval Words and Phrases” worksheet, work with your VIRTUE group to write an 8-10 line skit that SHOWS your understanding of CHIVALRY. • Be sure to use specific ‘codes’ in your skit. • EVERYONE in your group must participate by offering ideas, AND performing at least one line.

  7. DO NOW: Read the questions below (also on your table) and write your responses • How do medieval tournaments resemble modern sports competitions? 2) How do these siege weapons show that their designers knew the architecture of a castle well? (Be specific)

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