Directions: As you read, use this Cornell Note Taking System to help you analyze the text you are working with. In the right-hand column, write down important ideas and details from the text. Also, as you read and find words you do not know, write those words and their definition on vocabulary sheet. Be sure to also make note of the Non-Roman Catholic Influences and the Roman Catholic Influences, along with social, cultural, economic, and political aspects, you determine from the reading. In the left hand column, write your own I can statement or question on the factual information used. After reading the document, review your notes and write a summary of the information on the bottom of the sheet.
Source and Reading # Element A: Knights, Documents 5, 10, 16
Comments and Questions:
I can identify the need and roles of the knights.
I can identify the Code of Chivalry and Homage.
I can explain how the Roman Catholic Church influenced the Code of Chivalry.
Warning: the Cultural, Social, Political, and summary are my words. You should be able to place them in your own words. / Non-Roman Catholic Influences.
Dangerous place (5-16)
Invasions by Muslims, Mongols, and other groups were common(5-16)
People value protection (5-16)
Lords fought against each other (5-16)
Knights were warriors, fought for lords and ladies, followed a code of conduct known as chivalry (5-16).
Knights take an oath of Homage to the lords(10).
Roman Catholic Church Influences
The Code of Chivalry is influenced by the church as seen in the oath:
- Thou shalt believe all that the church teaches.
- Thou shalt defend the Church.
Cultural Aspects:
The oath of Chivalry is based on the church because it show the beliefs put forth by the church.
Social Aspects:
Documents 5&16 place the knights in the social class of society, because knights are a response to the value of protection and placed in the position by the Lords who have pledged loyalty and service to the king.
Economic Aspects:
Political Aspects:
Knight receive their position as soldiers from the lords who have pledge service to the king, yet take their oath of chivalry based on beliefs of the Church.
Summary:
Documents, 5, 10, and 16, all explain the position of the knights in society. However, they also help explain the link between knights and church, lords, and the rulers.