WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Historically, cavalry (from the French word cavalerie, itself derived from “cheval” meaning “horse") are soldiers or warriors who fight mounted on horseback.

Detailed explanation-2: -A knight wore a coat of mail called a hauberk made of metal rings linked tightly together to protect his body. Underneath this he wore a padded shirt called an aketon. This gave more protection and made wearing the coat of mail less uncomfortable.

Detailed explanation-3: -William Wallace: The Famous Scottish Knight His military achievements and rebellion against the English inspired many literary works and a famous movie of the 90s. Born in Scotland around 1270, we do not know much about William’s early life.

Detailed explanation-4: -Throughout the Middle Ages in Europe, knights and their horses wore steel armor. Such armor is heavy, often weighing more than 50 pounds (23 kilograms) for the horse, and as many for the rider. European horses were bred to increase their size and strength just so they could carry knights into battle.

Detailed explanation-5: -When knights fought, they would charge at each other on their horses from as far away as possible. They would try to spear each other with their lances or knock each other to the ground.