The Age of Chivalry Chapter 13, Section 3 Notes 4/15/2017 Made By Fatmeh Reda: Information from Chapter 13 of McDougal-Littell's World History: Patterns of Interaction The Age of Chivalry Chapter 13, Section 3 Notes

I. Setting the Stage Constant fighting between nobles fragmented society They fought to: Defend their land Seize new land Increase wealth Prized combat skills New code of behavior that guided actions of warriors Made By Fatmeh Reda: Information from Chapter 13 of McDougal-Littell's World History: Patterns of Interaction

II. Knights: Warriors on Horseback Soldiers on horseback thought to be very valuable in combat Learned from Muslim cavalry Charles Martel started Frankish troops of armed horsemen called Knights Made By Fatmeh Reda: Information from Chapter 13 of McDougal-Littell's World History: Patterns of Interaction

III. Technology of Warfare Changes Leather saddles and stirrups changed warfare in 700s Saddle: kept warrior in seat Stirrups: helped him ride and handle heavier weapons Mounted knights were most important part of army with their warhorses Made By Fatmeh Reda: Information from Chapter 13 of McDougal-Littell's World History: Patterns of Interaction

IV. Warrior’s Role in Feudal Society For lords to defend their lands, they raised private armies of Knights In turn, they rewarded Knights with land, fiefs, wealth Knight’s main obligation: serve in battle 40 days of combat a year Training, wrestling, hunting Made By Fatmeh Reda: Information from Chapter 13 of McDougal-Littell's World History: Patterns of Interaction

V. Knighthood and the Code of Chivalry Need to show courage and loyalty 1100s: CODE OF CHIVALRY: a complex set of ideals, demanded that a knight fight bravely in defense of 3 masters: Earthly Feudal Lord His Heavenly Lord His Chosen Lady He protected the weak/poor Characteristics: loyal, brace, courteous Made By Fatmeh Reda: Information from Chapter 13 of McDougal-Littell's World History: Patterns of Interaction

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VI. A Knight’s Training At 7- sons of nobles were sent off to castle of another lord to be trained to be a knight… Called a Page- he waited on hosts and started practicing fighting At 14- reached rank of squire Servant to a knight At 21- became a Knight Traveled for 1-2 years Fought local wars Participated in TOURNAMENTS- combined recreations with combat training Made By Fatmeh Reda: Information from Chapter 13 of McDougal-Littell's World History: Patterns of Interaction

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VII. Brutal Reality of Warfare 1100s: massive walls and guard towers encircled stone castles Made as a fortress- designed for defense Castle home to Lord/Lady, Knights, men-at-arms, servants Made By Fatmeh Reda: Information from Chapter 13 of McDougal-Littell's World History: Patterns of Interaction

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Strategies for war: Poured boiling water/hot oil/molten lead on enemy soldiers Expert archers on roof Trebuchet Made By Fatmeh Reda: Information from Chapter 13 of McDougal-Littell's World History: Patterns of Interaction

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VIII. The Literature of Chivalry Downplayed brutality of knighthood/war Idealized castle life; glorified knighthood/chivalry/tournaments/battles Epic Poetry: Recounted hero’s deeds/adventures The Song of Roland: Charlemagne’s knights fighting Muslims Love Poems/Songs Knight’s duties to ladies as important as to lord TROUBADOURS- traveling poets/musicians Eleanor of Aquitaine: Queen of England- very popular Made By Fatmeh Reda: Information from Chapter 13 of McDougal-Littell's World History: Patterns of Interaction

IX. Women’s Role in Feudal society Women: powerless and thought inferior to men View of the Church Noblewomen Can inherit land, defend castle, send knights to war on lord’s request Activities in the home or convent; educated Peasant Women Performed endless labor at home and in fields, bore children, took care of families, household tasks Poor, powerless, uneducated Made By Fatmeh Reda: Information from Chapter 13 of McDougal-Littell's World History: Patterns of Interaction

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