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A Medieval Knight - Coggle Diagram
A Medieval Knight
What did a Knight wear and use in battle?
Helmet
Had a visor to protect the eyes
Sword
Lance
Mace
Shield
Types of Soldiers
Foot Solider
Carried swords, daggers and shields
Knights
Were the most important soldiers in an medieval army
Archers
Used bows and arrows
Some used longbows (weaker)
Some used crossbows (stronger)
How did a boy become a knight?
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When a lord's son was 7 years old
Taught how to ride a horse and use a sword
Learnt singing, dancing and good manners
Squire
When the boy is 14 years old
Learns how to fight on horseback
Knight
At the age of 21
In a ceremony called the dubbing
Prayed overnight in church
Knelt before his lord, who put on his armour piece by piece
Then swore on the
code of chivalry
After the dubbing process the lord touched him on the should and said "Arise, Sir Knight"
Chivalry
A code of honour that a knight had to follow
It states, a knight should be brave, love god and protect women and children