Middle Ages Social Standing

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is focused on the societal roles and the institution of knighthood during the Middle Ages. It presents questions that explore how individuals could advance in social status, the specific social standing of knights, the processes by which one could become a knight, and the expectations placed upon knights, including the Feudal Levy and moral codes. The worksheet also asks about the types of weapons knights used, inviting students to engage with the material and military culture of the period.

The worksheet is designed to teach students about the complexities of medieval social hierarchy and the unique role of knights within it. It encourages an understanding of the medieval value system and the socio-economic mechanisms, such as the Feudal Levy, that supported knighthood and warfare. By asking about the moral code knights were expected to follow, the worksheet also touches on the ideals of chivalry and its influence on the behavior of knights. Furthermore, the inclusion of questions regarding weaponry helps students connect the societal role of knights with their function in warfare and feudal society.