Motivations for an 11th-Century Knight (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What were 11th-century knights called?
What were 11th-century knights called?
Milite
Which innovation gave knights stability during combat?
Which innovation gave knights stability during combat?
Stirrups
What was the couched lance cavalry charge?
What was the couched lance cavalry charge?
Lance under arm, charging at full speed
What was a hauberk?
What was a hauberk?
Long coat of chain mail
What strategic lesson did knights learn from experience?
What strategic lesson did knights learn from experience?
Full-scale battles were risky to avoid
What weapons did Seljuk Turks primarily use?
What weapons did Seljuk Turks primarily use?
Bows and arrows
What was a major weakness of knights?
What was a major weakness of knights?
They were few in number
About how many knights joined the First Crusade in 1096?
About how many knights joined the First Crusade in 1096?
6,000
Who inspired the Chartrain nobility to join the crusade?
Who inspired the Chartrain nobility to join the crusade?
Stephen of Blois
How many of Bohemond's 15 captains were close relatives?
How many of Bohemond's 15 captains were close relatives?
8