KNIGHTS

DESCRIPTION

• Knights were dressed head to toe in armor
• Kept weapons very clean
• Everything was covered
• They competed in tournaments
• They rode a horse

BECOMING A KNIGHT

• Main way to become a knight is the course of action for the son of a noble
• Strengthen your body
• A squire could prove himself worthy to become a knight

ARMOR

• Everything was covered
• Weighed between 40 and 60 pounds
• Chain mails
• Armor was very protective

WEAPONS

• A rather plain medieval sword
• Carried a dagger
• Used a mace
• Steel shield with a family seal on it

CHIVARLY

• Believed in the code of chivalry
• Promise to defend the week
• Serve their king and god at all times
• Expected to not talk much

ROLE

• Special forces
• Tanks of the mid evil ages
• They had to win tournaments
• To fight for the king

HOMES

• They often traveled the work
• Considered the castle their home
• Castle was a private fortress protected by the knights
• Usually stayed in the visiting room

CITES

• Westernreserves.com
• Thinkquest.org