Days of Chivalry

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1. In 1388, the Earl of Hainault knighted 14 young men who became known as the Knights of the Bear? True False

2. One of the many Orders (an official "club" for knights) across Europe is the 'Order of the Thistle' founded in 1687. But where is this Order from? Scotland France England Spain

3. Ulrich of Lichtenstein was a knight that lived in Bavaria during the 1200's. He travelled around challenging other knights and promised to give a golden ring to anyone who could defeat him. How many rings did he have to give in the course of his life? 271 113 none 7

4. Which king is responsible for creating the famous "Order of the Garter"? Edward III Henry III Edward II John

5. Edward I once wished to participate in a tournament in 1278, but because there had been many accidental killings in previous tournaments, Edward I decided that the knights should use swords made out of what? copper wood whalebone hard leather

6. In 1095 the First Crusade began and knights from all over Europe rushed to take over Jerusalem, the Christians' Holy City, which had been captured by Muslims. The Crusade idea was actually conceived by the Pope. Which one? Pope Urban II Pope John I Pope Gregory VII Pope Peter II

7. The First Crusade took Jerusalem on 15 June 1099. News were sent back to Rome to inform the Pope. Unfortunately, he never found out the outcome of his crusade because he died two days before the news arrived. True False

8. What did knights most often use for polishing their swords? vinegar water soap oil

9. What was a gauntlet? a sharp knife a metal glove a special helmet a chain mail

10. When did the last knights' tournament in England take place? 1507 1749 1334 1621