Middle Ages Project by Theodore Stoops https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06 Knighthood en-us 2020-10-14 17:07:08 UTC 2025-12-02 21:42:23 UTC hello@padlet.com Chivalry stoopst https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/829564882 "Strict Codes of Conduct dictated the life of a Knight during the Middle Ages and the strict etiquette of their everyday life revolved around the Code of Chivalry, courtly manners and courtly love. A knight would start their life in a castle as a Page and then move up to the role of a Squire (Middle Ages Knights)." This Code of Chivalry is mandatory for all Knights to follow, including the pages and squires.

]]> 2020-10-14 17:23:47 UTC https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/829564882 How to become a Knight stoopst https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/829588977 "The sons of Nobles, except those who were destined to take Holy Orders, were placed in the service of the great Lords of the land. These sons of the Middle Ages nobles were sent to live in the castle of their liege lord and commence their education and learn the skills required as a Knight. The Middles Ages castles served as Knight School!"("Middle Ages Knights") You accomplished this by following these guidelines
  • Step 1 The right connections
  • Step 2 Upbringing
  • Step 3 The Page
  • Step 4 The Squire
  • Step 5 The Knight

]]> 2020-10-14 17:29:39 UTC https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/829588977 Role of a Squire stoopst https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/829608633 "The Medieval Squire was a servant to a knight during the Middle Ages. The Norman predecessor of what came to be known as squire were called Armigers. Squires had already served 7 years in the role of a page before moving to the role of a Squire at the age of 14 years old. As a page he was viewed as a boy, and looked after by the ladies of the court or castle. Squires were viewed as young men and had reached their first step towards manhood."(“Middle Ages Knights”).]]> 2020-10-14 17:34:19 UTC https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/829608633 Job of a Knight stoopst https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/833283489 "It was the duty of a Middle Ages Knight to learn how to fight and so serve their liege Lord according to the Code of Chivalry. The Code of Chivalry dictated that a Knight should be brave and fearless in battle but would also exhibit cultured Knightly qualities showing themselves to be devout, loyal, courteous and generous."(Middle Ages Knight)]]> 2020-10-15 17:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/833283489 The 10 Rules kelderma https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/836423525
  • Believe the Church’s teachings and observe all the Church’s directions
  • Defend the Church
  • Respect and defend the weak
  • Love your country
  • Do not fear your enemy
  • Show no mercy and do not hesitate to make war with the infidel
  • Perform all your feudal duties as long as they do not conflict with the laws of God
  • Never lie or go back on one’s word
  • Be generous
  • Always and everywhere be right and good against evil and injustice

    • (Atkins).



    ]]>     2020-10-16 17:32:36 UTC https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/836423525     kelderma https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/843088180 Atkins, Harry. “10 Facts About Medieval Knights and Chivalry.” History Hit, History Hit, 19 Aug. 2020, www.historyhit.com/facts-about-medieval-knights-and-chivalry/. ]]> 2020-10-19 23:54:00 UTC https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/843088180 Knight kelderma https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/843122449 There were three main types of soldiers during the Middle Ages: foot soldiers, archers, and knights. The knights were heavily armored soldiers who rode on horseback. Only the wealthiest nobles could afford to be a knight. They needed very expensive armor, weapons, and a powerful war horse ("Middle Ages").]]> 2020-10-20 00:16:26 UTC https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/843122449 kelderma https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/843125080 “Middle Ages.” Ducksters Educational Site, www.ducksters.com/history/middle_ages/history_of_knights.php. ]]> 2020-10-20 00:18:13 UTC https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/843125080 Orders kelderma https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/843149421 Some knights decided to pledge themselves to defending the Christian faith. They formed orders that fought in the Crusades. These orders were called military orders.
    Three of the most popular ones were called the The Knights Templar, The Knights Hospitaller, and the The Teutonic Knights ("Middle Ages").]]>     2020-10-20 00:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/843149421     The Death of a Knight kelderma https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/843172842 When a knight came to the end of his fighting days, it was not uncommon to join a military order and so ensure a nice spot in one of their cemeteries or even churches. Effigies of knights were a common way to ensure remembrance. Typically portrayed in full armor and bearing a shield, these stone carvings can still be seen in many churches across Europe (Cartwright).]]> 2020-10-20 00:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/843172842 kelderma https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/843183874 Cartwright, Mark. “Medieval Knight.” Ancient History Encyclopedia, Ancient History Encyclopedia, 14 Oct. 2020, www.ancient.eu/Medieval_Knight/. ]]> 2020-10-20 00:49:58 UTC https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/843183874 Coat of Arms kelderma https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/843224663 During The Middle Ages, knights used a coat of arms to identify themselves, which was especially useful in battle. In a society where few people could read and write, pictures were very important (“Middle Ages Knights: Medieval Times: Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament”).]]> 2020-10-20 01:11:34 UTC https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/843224663 kelderma https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/843228648 “Middle Ages Knights: Medieval Times: Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament.” Medieval Times, www.medievaltimes.com/teachers-students/materials/castles-and-battles/knights.html. ]]> 2020-10-20 01:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/843228648 The End kelderma https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/843253291 In the 12th century, England adopted the longbow the the rest of  Europe, the crossbow. Both of these easily penetrated chain mail. This threatened the supremacy of the knight. Over the next couple centuries, the Knights began to apply thick plate armor. By the end of the 15th century the knight had become useless and outdated, as countries established professional armies of infantrymen ("Knight").]]> 2020-10-20 01:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/843253291 kelderma https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/843278415 Contributors, HowStuffWorks.com. “Knight.” HowStuffWorks, HowStuffWorks, 4 Sept. 2008, history.howstuffworks.com/european-history/knights.htm. ]]> 2020-10-20 01:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/843278415 kelderma https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/843306177 This cite informs you on the steps it takes to become a knight.]]> 2020-10-20 01:56:51 UTC https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/843306177 kelderma https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/843310386 This cite tells you about the code of chivalry and how to act it out in the right way.]]> 2020-10-20 01:59:17 UTC https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/843310386 kelderma https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/843316694 This cite tells you about what the basic lifestyle of a knight was like.]]> 2020-10-20 02:03:05 UTC https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/843316694 kelderma https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/843320014 Middle Ages Knights, www.lordsandladies.org/middle-ages-knights.htm. 

    ]]>     2020-10-20 02:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/843320014     Middle Ages Knights Info stoopst https://padlet.com/stoopst/moll2qyenl575g06/wish/843350986 “Middle Ages Kinghts.” http://www.lordsandladies.org/middle-ages-knights.htm#:~:text=The%20Knights%20job%20in%20the,great%20Lords%20of%20the%20land.


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