Motivations for an 11th-Century Knight (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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Term for 11th-century mounted warriors
Term for 11th-century mounted warriors
Milite
Couched lance cavalry charge technique
Couched lance cavalry charge technique
Lance tucked under arm, full-speed charge for impact
Hauberk definition
Hauberk definition
Long coat of chain mail protecting the body
Seljuk Turks' primary weapon
Seljuk Turks' primary weapon
Bows and arrows (light cavalry)
Knights' major numerical weakness
Knights' major numerical weakness
Few in number, couldn't be easily replaced
How Pope Urban II framed the crusade
How Pope Urban II framed the crusade
As a pilgrimage opportunity
Knights who joined First Crusade in 1096
Knights who joined First Crusade in 1096
Approx. 6,000 (10% of 60,000 total)
Stephen of Blois' recruitment influence
Stephen of Blois' recruitment influence
Inspired Chartrain nobility via lordship ties
Bohemond of Taranto's family involvement
Bohemond of Taranto's family involvement
8 of 15 captains were close relatives
Knights' advantage vs Fatimid Egypt
Knights' advantage vs Fatimid Egypt
Superior in hand-to-hand combat, heavy armour & training