Chivalry By: D.J. Thweatt

Chivalry is a common word for the knightly system of the Medieval Times. The following slides illustrate this time.

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Monty Python And The Holy Grail, is an excellent example of medieval chivalry.

The word “chivalry,” came from the word “horseman,” in other languages; such as: Chevalier (French) Caballero (Spanish) Cavaliere (Italian)

Social Ladder Right after a lord of the land, came the knight. The knight was trusted by the lord to protect his land at all costs.

Don Quixote! (The Man Of La Mancha) A knight of chivalry. Published in 1615, but not translated into English until 1620. Written by: Miguel de Cervantes Saaavedra

Chivalric Orders Knights belonged to a multitude of specific Orders, each were for one purpose or another. Most orders emphasized components of: Piety Faith Humility Chastity Other Worthy Ideas

The Crusades From 1096 to 1270, were the crusades. It was between the Muslims and Medieval England. They fought for Jerusalem, the holy land.

War Games After the Crusades, knights continued to show their skill as well as bravery in medieval tournaments; such as: jousting, blunt sword fighting, and archery.

Sources! #1 –Chivalry #2 –Don Quixote #3 –Don Quixote 2 #4 –Images #5 – The Crusades