Tournaments
-got developed in 10th century
-knights wanted to show or train their skills
-it changed from millitary exercise to sport competition
-they could be attended by anyone
-there were wodden stands decorated with colourful penants for the nobles
-favourite activities at the tournament(melee and the joust)
-in both of the activities many knights were injured and killed
melee:
-team sport
-each team coloured flags on their backs
-opposite team tried to knock of the flags with clubs and blunt swords
joust:
-was a combat between two knights
-the knights were seperated by a low wodden fence
-the two knights started on their horses,holding lances
-goal was to knock of the opposite knight from the horse
