The arm is brought down with a winch, raising the counterweight. Tortoise Similar to the Greek Phalanx strategyģ0 (23) Capable of launching a wide variety of objects over the castle wallsģ1 (24) Propelled rocks into the castle walls from a greater distance than other siege weapons.ģ2 (25) A tall structure used to invade the top of the castle wall it supported soldiers and weaponsģ3 CATAPULT-A counterweight on the lever arm powers this catapultĬATAPULT-A counterweight on the lever arm powers this catapult. She could inherit land, send knights into battle, and lead the defense of her Husband’s castle.Ģ8 (21) Small wall that shielded soldiers as they approached the castle wallsĢ9 (22) A wheeled shelter that moved slowly and protected soldiers falling objects Life for peasant women continued to be confined to labor, having children, and taking care of the home.Ģ6 (19) What types of duties would typically be performed by a peasant woman?Įndless labor, having children, and taking care of the home.Ģ7 (20) What kinds of powers did a noblewoman have? Noblewomen’s roles became limited to the home and the convent. French soldiers who died while fighting off the Muslims during Charlemagne’s reign.Ģ3 (16) In Medieval epic poetry, what two duties usually caused a conflict for the heroic knight?Ī knight’s duty to his lady and his duty to his feudal lord.Ģ4 (17) Which 12th century woman encouraged Troubadours to recite poems and songs in her castles?Ģ5 (18) How did the role of women change with the development of feudalism in Europe? Siege Tower Battering Ram Trebuchet Mangonel ScorpionĢ1 (14) How did medieval poetry and literature portray the castle, feudal, and knight life.ĭownplayed the cruelty of warfare and romanticized the chivalry, castle life and real battles.Ģ2 (15) What was the famous epic poem, The Song of Roland, about?Ĭourage, faith, and chivalry. Tortoise Siege Tower Mantlet Covered Battering RamsĢ0 (13) Which siege weapons could be used to attack castle defenders on top and inside the walls? Large walls Moatsġ9 (12) Which siege weapons protected soldiers from the defensive tactics used by castle defenders? Boiling water, hot oil, and molten lead were poured on attackers Archers fired armor piercing arrows. List at least 3 ways the castle was defended. (11) Medieval castles were also defensive fortresses. They were fierce and bloody contests that usually ended in currency exchanging handsġ7 (10) Besides the Lord and his lady, who lived at the castle?ġ8 (11) Medieval castles were also defensive fortresses The conduct code that called for knights to fight bravely for their three masters (Feudal lord, Heavenly Lord, Chosen lady)ġ4 (7) What qualities did the ideal knight possess?ġ5 (8) What types of public shame would a cowardly knight face?ġst – Armor stripped off and his shield cracked 2nd – Spurs cut off and his sword broken over his head 3rd – Thrown into a coffin and dragged to church 4th – Mock funeral service led by the priestġ6 (9) Describe what tournaments were like for medieval knightsĬombined recreation and battle training. (1) Where did Charles Martel get the idea of knights as warriors? From the Muslims invaders during the 700s (and the Magyars)ĩ (2) What two things changed the technology of warfare in Europe during the 700s?ġ0 (3) What did knights get in return for their military service?ġ1 (4) How much combat did a knight usually face each year?ġ2 (5) What two activities typically helped knights build strength and practice their skills?ġ3 (6) In your own words, define chivalry? Noble women could inherit her husband’s estate and even send his knights to war Church viewed women as inferiorĨ (1) Where did Charles Martel get the idea of knights as warriors?ĭirections: Read chapter 13 section 3 then answer the following questions using your notes and textbook. Be valiant”Ħ More about Knights Tournaments were used to fine tune their battle skills Literature of the time glorified knighthood and downplayed its violenceħ Role of Women Most were poor and powerless his chosen lady *otherwise face punishmentĥ Becoming a Knight Page - 7 yrs old - noble boys sent to other castles to learn manners and strategy Squire - 14 yrs old - servant to the knight Knight - 21 yrs old - “I dub thee knight. 2 Middle Age Europe During the middle ages nobles were constantly fighting each other a violent society that prized combat skillsģ Knights Idea of warrior on horseback taken from Muslim invaders of the 700s Lords granted land to knights in thanks for protection provided income for the Knight main obligation was to serve in battle most of their time was spent training for battleĤ Code of Chivalry A knight must fight bravely for his three masters:ġ.
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