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Chapter 13: European Middle Ages, 500 - 1200 Section 3: The Age of Chivalry Knights: Warriors on Horseback Soldiers mounted on horseback became valuable in combat during the 700s.

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cavalry change the tide of battle, Frankish troops ______________________________________.  The Warrior’s Role in Feudal Society o By the 11th century, western Europe was a battleground for warring nobles vying for power 

To defend territory, feudal lords raised __________________________________

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In exchange, knights were awarded __________ which allowed them to ________________________________________

Knighthood and the Code of Chivalry The code of chivalry – ________________________________________ – demanded that a knight fight bravely in defense of 3 masters: his earthly feudal lord, his heavenly lord and his chosen lady.

The ideal knight was loyal, brave and courteous.

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____________________________________________  A Knight’s Training o At age 7, a son of a noble would be sent to the castle of another lord to ______________________ 

Waited on his hosts and began to practice fighting skills

o At age 14, a page ____________________________________ 

Acted as __________________ to a knight

o Around 21, a squire would become a ______________________________ 

Most young men then traveled for a year or two

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Many gain experience fighting in _____________________

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Some took part in ____________________ called ____________________________ 

Combine ___________________ with _______________________________

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Were fierce and bloody competitions

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Winners would demand __________________________ from defeated knights

Chapter 13: European Middle Ages, 500 - 1200  Brutal Reality of Warfare o Massive walls and guard towers encircled stone castles 

A castle under siege was a gory site 

Defenders of a castle would pour ____________________________________ ______________________________________ on enemy soldiers while expert archers armed with crossbows that could pierce armor lined the roof

Women’s Role in Feudal Society  Noblewomen o In the feudal system, a noblewoman ______________________________from her husband o Upon her lord’s request, she could send knights into war o Often acted as military commander and a warrior while defending the castle o They were confined to activities __________________________________________ o Held little property because fiefs were passed down to _________ but daughters were _________________________________  Peasant Women o Performed endless hours of labor in both ________________________________________ o Young girls learned practical household skills from their mothers at an early age