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Cornell Note Taking System
Directions: As you read, use this Cornell Note Taking System to help you analyze the text you are working with. In the right-hand
column, write down important ideas and details from the text. Also, as you read and find words you do not know, write those words
and their definition on vocabulary sheet. Be sure to also make note of the Non-Roman Catholic Influences and the Roman Catholic
Influences, along with social, cultural, economic, and political aspects, you determine from the reading. In the left hand column, write
your own I can statement or question on the factual information used. After reading the document, review your notes and write a
summary of the information on the bottom of the sheet.
Source and Reading # Element A: Knights, Documents 5, 10, 16
Comments and Questions: Non-Roman Catholic Influences.
Dangerous place (5-16)
Invasions by Muslims, Mongols, and other groups were common(5-16)
I can identify the need and People value protection (5-16)
roles of the knights.
Lords fought against each other (5-16)
Knights were warriors, fought for lords and ladies, followed a code of conduct known as
I can identify the Code of
chivalry (5-16).
Chivalry and Homage.
Knights take an oath of Homage to the lords (10).
I can explain how the Roman
Catholic Church influenced
the Code of Chivalry.
Roman Catholic Church Influences
The Code of Chivalry is influenced by the church as seen in the oath:
 Thou shalt believe all that the church teaches.
 Thou shalt defend the Church.
Cultural Aspects:
The oath of Chivalry is based on the church because it show the beliefs put forth by the
church.
Warning: the Cultural,
Social Aspects:
Social, Political, and
Documents 5&16 place the knights in the social class of society, because knights are a
summary are my words. You
should be able to place them response to the value of protection and placed in the position by the Lords who have pledged
loyalty and service to the king.
in your own words.
Economic Aspects:
Political Aspects:
Knight receive their position as soldiers from the lords who have pledge service to the king,
yet take their oath of chivalry based on beliefs of the Church.
Summary:
Documents, 5, 10, and 16, all explain the position of the knights in society. However, they also help explain the link
between knights and church, lords, and the rulers.