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Middle Ages: Knights and Chilvalry

Resources for Year 8 study of Medieval History

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Brief, basic information laid out in an easy-to-read format. May use informal language. (Includes most news articles)

LEVEL 2

Provides additional background information and further reading. Introduces some subject-specific language.

LEVEL 3

Lengthy, detailed information. Frequently uses technical/subject-specific language. (Includes most analytical articles)

What is Chivalry

Who were the Knights?

Focus Questions

  • What are the key features of your chosen aspect of Medieval life?
  • How does your aspect demonstrate the beliefs and ideas of Medieval society?
  • What does it reveal to us about what people thought at the time?
  • What are some of the ways that your aspect reflected and re-enforced medieval social structures?
  • Explain with reference to at least two different historians’ opinions.
  • How and why did your aspect change over time?
  • In your opinion does your topic demonstrate similarities between the medieval period and today? Explain

Articles: Chivalry

Weapons

Podcast: Chivalry