文档介绍：knighthood
14班 第二小组：
胡丹 陆婷婷 牛梦鑫 张素
曾恋雯 娄院丽 高奇
What is a knight？
A knight is a member of the warrior class of the Middle Ages in Europe who follows a code of law called "chivalry".
骑士是欧洲中世纪时受过正式的军事训练的骑兵，，骑士属于贵族的最底层。中世纪时，骑士在领主军队中服役并获得封地。需要自备武器、马匹。
Knights’ growth process
Born in medieval European noble family(nobility, noble origin, blue blood, high blood)
The first step -- page （男侍者）
At 7, be sent off to serve in a lord's castle
learn horsemanship, archery and swordsmanship, etc.
The second step –squire（随身侍从）
At 14, training-- concentrated on strength, fitness and skill with various weapons.
care for the knight's horse, clean the stables, polish the knight's armor, etc.
learn the chivalric codes of conduct and listen to epic tales of some famous people
The third step--knight
At 21, go through the dubbing ceremony（授予爵士封号）
Knights' arms and armor
a suit of armor 全身甲胄
war horse 战马
shield 盾
axe 战斧
sword 剑
lance 长矛
dagger 短匕
gauntlet 铁手套
breastplate 胸甲 护胸
helmet 胄/头盔
fan plates 护膝
chain mail 链甲 [腰间连接处]
a suit of armor
全身甲胄
war horse
shield 盾
dagger
短匕
sword 剑
war hammer
战斧
helmet 头盔
gauntlet 铁手套
fan plates护膝套
breastplate
胸甲
The eight virtues of knights
谦卑(Humility)
荣誉(Honor)
牺牲(Sacrifice)
英勇(Valor)
怜悯(Compassion)
诚实(Honesty)
精神(Spirituality)
公正(Justice)
Humility and Compassion
Knights have a proud side because of their glory and status.
However, what are knights different from other aristocrats is their humble side.