1. Chivalry

2. I.Knights/Nobles – fought with each other for control of land

3. 1. Chivalry – began around 1100. Code of behavior for knights/nobles which stressed loyalty, bravery and courage Similar to Bushido

4. A. Noble boys would begin training to become a knight at a very early age:

5. Age 7 = Page

6. Age 14 = Squire

7. Age 21 = Knight

8. Knights – pgs. 328-330 Samurai – pgs. 306-307

10. 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

11. 3.Courtly Love – romantic love became popular. A knight’s duty to his lady became as important as his duty to his lord.

12. 4. Tournaments – combined combat training with fun and sport through mock battles and military games

14. a. Knights compete in jousts using lances

18. II. Castles: 1. The home of the lord and lady, their family, knights and other men at arms and servants

19. 2. A fortress design ed for defens e

20. Motte and Bailey Castles

21. Carcassone, France

22. III.Role of Women – women’s status declined throughout the Middle Ages

23. 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

24. 2. Noblewomen – took control of husband’s estate while he was absent

25. A.They frequently played a crucial role in defending estates/castles in their husbands absence acting as military commander and warrior

26. Sieging (Attacking) a Castle Defending a Castle