WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN EUROPE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the best example of the code of chivalry?
A
A knight uses a weapon hidden in his boot to gain an advantage over his opponent
B
A peasant steals a chicken from a lord to feed his family
C
A knight rescues a peasant family from a fire.
D
A knight requires a commoner to go with him into battle
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Peace and Truce of God in the 10th century was one such example, with limits placed on knights to protect and honour the weaker members of society and also help the church maintain peace.

Detailed explanation-2: -The knight’s code of honor demanded that in addition to their battle skills, they were expected to display nobility, generosity, courtesy, and good manners. Those knights whose behavior was not up to these standards were not allowed to participate in the tournaments.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Code of Chivalry was created to provide standards of warfare as well as conduct in normal life. Conduct and rules of warfare were created so that battles and wars could be deemed just in the reasons for which they were happening and to ensure that wars were won in honorable ways.

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