Chivalry
I.Knights/Nobles – fought with each other for control of land
1. Chivalry – began around Code of behavior for knights/nobles which stressed loyalty, bravery and courage Similar to Bushido
A. Noble boys would begin training to become a knight at a very early age:
Age 7 = Page
Age 14 = Squire
Age 21 = Knight
Knights – pgs Samurai – pgs
A.Set of rules for knight to follow which demanded a knight fight for THREE masters: 1. Feudal Lord 2. Christian Lord =God 3. His Chosen Lady
3.Courtly Love – romantic love became popular. A knight’s duty to his lady became as important as his duty to his lord.
4. Tournaments – combined combat training with fun and sport through mock battles and military games
a. Knights compete in jousts using lances
II. Castles: 1. The home of the lord and lady, their family, knights and other men at arms and servants
2. A fortress design ed for defens e
Motte and Bailey Castles
Carcassone, France
III.Role of Women – women’s status declined throughout the Middle Ages
1.Women were limited to the home or the convent a. Could not receive land b. Held less property c. Fiefs were passed from father to son, NOT daughters
2. Noblewomen – took control of husband’s estate while he was absent
A.They frequently played a crucial role in defending estates/castles in their husbands absence acting as military commander and warrior
Sieging (Attacking) a Castle Defending a Castle