Slavery. Feudalism. Middle Ages for Kids: Kings and Court. History >> Middle Ages for Kids The King's Court The king's court is a term that describes the king's council and household.
The court travelled with the king wherever he went. The king would seek advice from the wise (hopefully) men of his court which would include relatives, barons, lords, and members of the church such as bishops. The name "court" comes from the fact that most kings held court and made judgments. Visiting His Subjects The king's court often traveled around the kingdom so the king could see first hand what was going on in his realm. How was a king chosen? Kings came into power a number of different ways. Of course, no king could rule without the support of his nobles and lords. Coronation New kings were crowned in a special ceremony called a coronation. Queens During the Middle Ages, queens were generally not allowed to be the sole monarch.
How did kings make money? Some kings were wealthier than others, but all kings needed money to rule. Keeping Power. Library.thinkquest.org/10949/fief/medlord.html. As of July 1, 2013 ThinkQuest has been discontinued.
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Those lacking the equipment, status or wealth to join an order were usually denied. However, some from the poorer class could elevate their status and be accepted into knighthood through valor on the battlefield. While Orders of female knights were rare, they did exist. Becoming a page was usually the first step most took in the path to knighthood. Squires would begin training as early as 10 years, but the majority would be attached to a knight for training at age 14. After years of training, and usually around the age of 21, the squire would go through the dubbing ceremony.
The dubbing ceremony became much more elaborate during the 11th and 12th centuries. Middle Ages for Kids: Feudal System and Feudalism. Back to Middle Ages for kids The basic government and society in Europe during the middle ages was based around the feudal system.
Small communities were formed around the local lord and the manor. The lord owned the land and everything in it. He would keep the peasants safe in return for their service. The lord, in return, would provide the king with soldiers or taxes. Service for Land Under the feudal system land was granted to people for service.