Knights trivia
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What weapon do knights wield during a jousting tournament?
Jousters charged each other on horseback, using the lance's impact to knock an opponent out of the saddle.
Which piece of plate armor protects a knight's hands?
Gauntlets were armored gloves that shielded a knight's hands and wrists while still allowing a grip on the sword.
In heraldry, what does a knight's family emblem get called?
Coats of arms used colors and symbols so armored knights could be recognized in battle and at tournaments.
The sword tap on the shoulders that marks a squire becoming a knight is called the:
The accolade formalized the promotion to knighthood; candidates often kept a night-long vigil over their arms beforehand.