Heraldry and Chivalry ♚

Chivalry and heraldry-big ideas 
What were the moral codes knights were expected to live by?
What is heraldry and how was it used?

Chivalry- overview 
A knight was expected to not only have strength and skills in combat, but to temper this aggressive side with christian virtues .

Chivalry was a moral system which went beyond rules of combat to define the ideal conduct and qualities expected of knights, such as bravery , courtesy, and honor towards women.

Chivalry- defined
1. The combination of quarter expected of an ideal knight, esp. courage, honor, justice, and a readiness to help to weak
2. Courteous behavior, esp. towards women
3. The medieval system of knighthood
4. Knights, noblemen, etc


How do you know who is on your team?
Heraldry: System of symbols  for each identification
The use of these distinctive family symbols became known as " Heraldry"

A knight carried a shield inscribed with symbols or design that came out to be known as his " coat of arms"
A noble family's coat of arms was handed down from generation to generation.
Every part of the coat of arms were symbolic and represented characteristics.