History Chapter 13.3 The Age of Chivalry – Flashcards
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Main idea
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The code of chivalry for knights glorified both combat and romantic love.
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why it matters now
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The code of chivalry has shaped modern ideas of romance in Western cultures.
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chivalry
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A code of behavior that demanded a knight fight bravely in defense of his three masters, his earthly lord(land owner), heavenly Lord(God), and his chosen lady. The ideal knight was loyal, brave and courteous.
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tournaments
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mock battles that young knights took part in.
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troubadours
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traveling poet-musicians
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Which ideas associated with chivalry have remnants in todays society?
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Men today should be loyal, brave and courteous.
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What are two inventions from Asia that changed the technology of warfare in western Europe?
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Leather saddles and stirrups. The saddle kept the warrior firmly in place and the stirrups enables him to ride and handle heavier weapons.
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Who were the occupants of the castle?
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Lord, Lady, their family, knights and other men-at-arms, and the servants
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What were some of the themes of medieval literature?
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Many stories idealized castle life. They glorified knighthood and chivalry, tournaments and real battles. Songs and poems about a knights undying love for a lady were also very popular. Epic Poetry recounted a hero's deeds and adventures. Example THE SONG OF ROLAND
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How important a role did knights play in the feudal system?
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Very important they had to protect their Lords land and family.
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How was the code of chivalry like the idea of romantic love?
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bravery
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In what ways were the lives of a noblewoman and a peasant woman the same? different?
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both controlled by men. Noblewoman activities at home and religion. Peasant woman works hard labor.
