The Age of Chivarly

The Age of ChivalryChapter 13 Section 3VocabChivalry

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Knights: Warriors on HorsebackThe Technology of WarfareCharlemagne's Grandfather; Charles Martel noticed that Muslim warriors on horseback had great affect on battlesOrganized his Frankish army with armored horsemen or knights.

Knights: Warriors on HorsebackTechnology of WarfareInvention of stirrups allowed knights to stay firmly on their horse.Carry heavier weapons and charge without toppling off their horseCould knock over enemy foot soldiers and riders without stirrups Eventually mounted knights became most important part of the army.

Knights: Warriors on HorsebackThe Warriors Role in Feudal Society11th century warring nobles raised private armies of knightsIn exchange for service the knights received fiefs Money from the fief allowed knights to train for war year round.Knights typically served for 40 days a year in battle; rest of the time was their own

Knighthood and the Code of ChivalryCode of Chivalry1100s complex set of ideals and moral codesKnights must defend 3 masters:Feudal lord, God, and his ladyAlso protected the weak and the poor

Knighthood and the Code of ChivalryA Knights TrainingSons of Nobles: Age 7 sent to another castle to be a paige; be a servant and practice fighting skillsAge 14- Squire; servant to a knight continue to gain weapons trainingAge 21- full fledged knight

Brutality of War

Mantlet:-Shielded Soldiers Brutality of War

Siege Tower: - Had a platform on top that Lowered like a drawbridge.Brutality of War

Battering Ram:-Made of heavy timber with a sharp tip-swung like a pendulum to crack castle walls or to knockDown a drawbridge Brutality of War

Trebuchet:Worked like a giant slingshot propelled objects up to a distance of 980 feet Brutality of War

Mangonel:-Flung huge rocks that crashed into castle wallsPropelled objects up to a distance of 1,300 feetWomens Role in Feudal SocietyNoblewomenNoblewomen could inherit land from their husbandHad power to send her lords knights to battleUsually confined to activities in the home or covenant

Womens Role in Feudal SocietyPeasant WomenPerformed endless tasks in the home and in the fields, had children, and took care of families Women were viewed as inferior by the church No education