Knights fought to protect their lord and his land. Knights were soldiers who were paid to fight. Knights learned to have good manners, to read and write, and to fight. Knights also learned about knighthood by observing what their elders did.
Knights usually wanted to fight for land, were usually rich, and well dressed. They wore suits of armor made from steel and iron. Knights rode horses. They lived by a set of rules called chivalry. Chivalry taught knights to be kind and brave.
Knights usually wanted to fight for land, were usually rich, and well dressed. They wore suits of armor made from steel and iron. Knights rode horses. They lived by a set of rules called chivalry. Chivalry taught knights to be kind and brave.