Answer each question thoughtfully, citing evidence from the text for each question. Answer in complete sentences and restate the question in your answer whenever possible.
Question 1
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Young men in the Middle Ages were often required to become foot soldiers or knights. What was happening in the Middle Ages that required young men to become fighters? page 18
Question 2
2.
Describe two differences between foot soldiers and knights. page 18 & 19
Question 3
3.
What training did aspiring knights have to complete? How might each step of the training prepare them for knighthood? page 20 & 21
Question 4
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Question 5
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Part A: You read that knights fought in jousting matches and that other people came to watch the matches. How did those spectators feel about attending the matches?
Spectators didn’t like watching the matches because they were so violent.
Spectators didn’t like going to the matches because they cost so much money
Spectators liked watching the matches because they were exciting events
Spectators liked going to the matches because they could earn a lot of money by attending.
Part B: Which statement from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
“Knights could prove their strength and abilities by taking part in jousting matches.”
“Knights rode horses, wore full armor, and carried lances.”
“Those who took part in jousts did so to gain respect and possibly a generous prize.”
“For the privileged, attending the jousting matches was considered to be a day of excitement and entertainment.”