Age of Chivalry In class essay
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At what age did training begin for a knight?
2.
What is chivalry? Explain.
3.
What kind of favors did knights carry with them?
4.
What kind of prizes would the ladies bestow upon their knights?
5.
What was the occupation of a knight?
6.
Explain the circumstances surrounding the ceremonies of knighthood – explain the procedure.
7.
Could any citizen be a knight? Explain.
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What are the duties of a knight at age 14?
9.
What does the word cheval mean? What is its origin?
10. Explain the criteria for being a knight and typically how they were educated.
Essay: In a full page, explain how William represents the idea of the ideal knight based upon the criteria provided in
notes on Chivalry, our class discussions, the illustration in Chaucer’s version of the Knight’s Tale as well as the film
adaptation. Does William, or Ulrich von Lichtenstein, prove he is in fact an example of an ideal knight and how
those characteristics also apply to modern times. Be sure to use examples from the notes on Chivalry packet, your
film guide and your knowledge of Chaucer.
***Please use pages attached to complete your essay.
Bonus: Name the 3 types of armor and describe each?
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