Knights and Their Armour

History · Medieval Times · ages 5-7

Name ______________________ Date ____________

Who did a knight serve?
- A dragon
- A lord
- A shopkeeper
What did a knight carry to protect himself in battle?
- A shield
- A blanket
- A basket
The code of chivalry told knights to be brave and honest.
Circle one: True False
When did a knight begin training to fight?
- As a young boy
- Only as an old man
- The day he became a knight
Which of these did a knight NOT usually carry?
- A lance
- A sword
- A fishing net
A knight saw someone weaker being treated unfairly. What should he do, by the code of chivalry?
- Walk away
- Protect them
- Join in
Zoe says a knight could be cruel to people who were weaker than him. Is that right, by the code of chivalry?
- No, chivalry said to protect the weak
- Yes, that was allowed
- Only if the knight wanted to
A knight is riding into a joust. Which of these would he most likely carry?
- A frying pan
- A blanket
- A lance

Answer key

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A lord · Knights served a lord and fought for him.
A shield · A shield helped a knight block hits in battle.
True · Chivalry was a set of rules for how knights should act.
As a young boy · Knights trained for many years, starting when they were young.
A fishing net · Knights carried weapons like lances and swords, not fishing nets.
Protect them · Chivalry told knights to protect people who were weak.
No, chivalry said to protect the weak · Chivalry's rules said knights should protect weaker people, not be cruel to them.
A lance · A lance was the weapon a knight used while riding into a joust or battle.