CHIVALRY

KNIGHT CODE OF CHIVALRY

• They had to demonstrate a strong religious faith and willingness to to defend the Catholic Church.
• Knights were supposed to fight against injustice and show courage in every battle they fought.

ARMOUR/EQUIPMENT OF KNIGHTS

• Helmet with air holes for breathng
• Body armor for protection
• Flexible gloves for sword handling.
• Most armor was chain mail or metal
• The average suit weighed up to 65 pounds!

STEPS TO BECOMING A KNIGHT

• At first, the knights started off as pages at age 7.
• After a page, the next step was a squire. Squires stayed as squires for about 5-6 years.
• If a squire has proven his bravery and skill at battle, he would become a knight at the age of 21.
• When a squire became a knight he would hold a "dubbing" ceremony.

LIFE OF A SQUIRE

• Squires must complete all lessons asked of them.
• Squires must teach pages.
• Continued training in battle.
• Squires went into battle with the knight and fought at his side.

SKILLS OF A SQUIRE

• Code of Chivalry
• Rules of Heraldry
• Horsemanship
• Use of weapons - Swordsmanship and marksmanship
• Developed high strength, speed, dexterity, and leadership

SKILLS OF SQUIRE CONTINUED...

• Climbing skills, athletics, and swimming
• Must also learn bravery
• Courtly etiquette
• Jousting
• Dancing

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