MIDDLE AGES A.D. 500 - 1500
WEAPONS OF MEDIEVAL TIMES: http://www.history.com/topics/middle-ages/videos/weapons-of-the-middle-ages KNIGHTS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZrE1mVcB2k
AGE OF CHIVALRY Nobles constantly at war with each other Knights: *Defended Estates *Seized New Territories *Increased Wealth for Nobles Raised Private Armies – Knights
AGE OF CHIVALRY Knights were rewarded with land Knights were expected to display: *Courage *Loyalty
KNIGHTS CHIVALRY – Knights’ Code of Conduct (Similar to Japanese Bushido) Loyal, Brave, Courteous Protect both rich & poor Gained experience by fighting in tournaments
Becoming a knight Age 7 – PAGE: imitated knights, practiced combat using wooden swords lances Age 14 – SQUIRE: carried out duties in lord's household, learned martial arts of being a knight - learned how to handle horses Age 21 - KNIGHT
The role of women in feudal society Most women were powerless Thought of as inferior to men by both the feudal society and by the church