Knights were soldiers who were honored by a King or Monarch for deeds of bravery. Most of the time, Knights were mounted. But not all mounted soldiers were knights. In fact the Knights actually had a very high social ranking, Knights were like lesser nobles.
Knights started to learn to fight while riding on horses after the franks led to the fall of Rome. Knights wore full body armor and fought with the Lance, sword, and Shield.
When the Knights had peace, they lived in Castles or large homes designed as castles. They also jousted in tournaments, of which became their favorite past time.
Knights had a code to follow, that of Chivalry. All knights had to swear to this code before becoming a knight. The code was that they had to be brave, Courteous, kind, loyal. As well as to protect those who could not protect themselves.
Christianity had many influences on Knights. Therefore, the code of Chivalry was also to have faith, hope charity, justice, strength, and also determination.
Knights started to learn to fight while riding on horses after the franks led to the fall of Rome. Knights wore full body armor and fought with the Lance, sword, and Shield.
When the Knights had peace, they lived in Castles or large homes designed as castles. They also jousted in tournaments, of which became their favorite past time.
Knights had a code to follow, that of Chivalry. All knights had to swear to this code before becoming a knight. The code was that they had to be brave, Courteous, kind, loyal. As well as to protect those who could not protect themselves.
Christianity had many influences on Knights. Therefore, the code of Chivalry was also to have faith, hope charity, justice, strength, and also determination.