Medieval codes of honor??

Question

So I am writing a report on codes of honor for medieval times, and why people would behave in such a way, seems like google would fix this right? umm not so much so I get lists of how a knight is or was to behave, yay, but I need some more info, any history buffs PLEASE help me, I also need the Hierarchy, and why people would behave in such a way, not looking for someone to writ this for me, just input please

Answer 1

The history of Knights.

Answer 2

Knights used to practice chivalry, which I suppose would be a form of a code of honor.  Knights would be extremely courteous to ladies, they wouldn't kill their enemies if fighting in a duel, they wouldn't fight/kill an unarmed enemy, and they wouldn't fight an enemy that wasn't mounted if they were on horseback.

Hope this helps

Answer 3

A Code of Chivalry

Modern, based on the "Old Code"

http://www.chronique.com/Library/Chivalr...

http://www.chivalrytoday.com/Farrell/Rea...

http://www.britainexpress.com/History/Kn...

http://www.knightsandarmor.com/chivalry....

http://www.weaponsemporium.com/WE-Codes%...

Answer 4

i cant answer everything, but the hierarchy was put there for people to behave a certain way, this kept the peasants in place and the royals with respect, it gave structure in the medieval times. And with people born into having a certain place in the social structure, they did not need to ask why, things simply were what they were. At least that is what i got from my history class

Answer 5

This site might help you

http://www.teacheroz.com/Middle_Ages.htm