Question

select the correct answer.
what is the meaning of the word chivalry?
a. the code of conduct for medieval peasants
b. the art of rearing horses
c. a knightly system of honor
d. the foot soldiers of medieval kings

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "chivalry", we analyze each option:

• Option A: Peasants in the medieval period did not follow the code of chivalry; it was associated with knights, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Rearing horses is not related to the meaning of chivalry, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: Chivalry refers to the system of honor, morals, and behavior expected of knights in the medieval period, so this matches the definition.
• Option D: Foot soldiers of medieval kings are not what chivalry means, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. a knightly system of honor