7th grade World History

Becoming a Knight:

1. At 6 years old boys were sent to a Castle where they became a Page of a Lord.

• Received fight training
• Main duty was to help the Lord dress in and maintain his Armor.
• Taught how to carve and serve meat, sing, dance, play, an musical instument.   
• Learned the social courtesies and how to treat a lady(Chivalry). 
• Also taught to hunt and handle a hawk or falcon.
• Worked toward becoming a Squire.

   2.   At 14-15 years old boys become a Squires to one specific Knight.

•  Practiced with real weapons as opposed to wooden swords, spears, and lances.
• Learned advanced horsemanship.
• Went to war with his Knight; hunted, cooked, maintained weapons, armor, and horses.
• Continued to learn the Code of Chivalry.
• At 18 years of age became a Knight if he was deemed worthy by the Knight/Lord that he served.

Assignment:

1. Copy notes above.
2. Read, Becoming a Knight.
3. Answer all Comprehension questions, including both short written response questions
4. Answer the 7th grade poll question on this blog