The Middle Ages - Knights

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Across
  1. 2. A piece of cloth with a design or symbol that represents a country or group.
  2. 4. A large, strong building where kings, queens, and nobles lived. It was made to keep people safe.
  3. 8. A full set of metal clothing worn by knights to protect themselves in battle.
  4. 9. A contest where two knights on horses tried to knock each other off using long poles called lances.
  5. 11. A long, pointed weapon used by knights in jousting and battle.
  6. 12. An animal that knights rode into battle.
  7. 13. A young boy who helped a knight. He trained to become a knight himself.
  8. 15. A soldier in armor who served a king or lord and fought on a horse.
  9. 16. A fight between two groups of soldiers.
  10. 19. The male ruler of a country. He was the highest in power.
  11. 20. A hard covering worn on the head to protect it during battles.
  12. 22. A rich and powerful man who owned land and ruled over people.
Down
  1. 1. A young boy who served a lord or knight, learning how to become a knight himself.
  2. 3. A bird of prey that was trained by nobles to hunt other birds and animals.
  3. 5. The daughter of a king or queen.
  4. 6. A series of contests where knights competed against each other to show their skills.
  5. 7. A large piece of cloth with a design or symbol, often carried in battles or hung on a wall.
  6. 8. A long, sharp weapon used by knights to fight.
  7. 10. The code of behavior that knights followed. It included being brave, loyal, and kind.
  8. 14. Armor made of small metal rings linked together, worn by knights for protection.
  9. 17. A tall, narrow part of a castle used for defense and as a lookout.
  10. 18. A flat, large piece of metal or wood that soldiers used to protect themselves in battle.
  11. 21. A woman of high social status, often married to a lord.