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Benson
Warfare
10
History
9th Grade
02/29/2008

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What weapon was developed that made chain mail ineffective?

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It was the part of the armor that protected the knee and ancle.

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Whwat was teh surest way of capturing a castle?
Definition
Waiting.
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While knights were usually well portected and armed regular foot soldiers (usually peasants and serfs) had little in the way of weapons and protection. Discribe warfare in the middle ages for a foot soldier.
Definition
Used bow&arrow or fought by hand to hand.
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What did a knight promise to do when swearing to obe the "code of chivalry"?
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Uphold christanity defend and protect the poor and work for the weak.
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What kind of trainning did a page recieve?
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Learned to ride a horse recieve religous training tought manners hunting dancing, read, and write.

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In the ceremon to become a knight what physical action bestowed knighthood on a person.
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Dressed in all white he prayed the entire night.
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What is heraldry?
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Badges.
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What are coats of arms?
Definition
camtiation of symbols.
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Why did people in the middle ages
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