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Chivalry

Question 9 options:

a)

simply was a title given to the chief aide to a king during a time of war.


b)

comes from a Latin word referring to an archer held in reserve during battle.


c)

was limited to the specific orders established in England and France to reward service to the king.


d)

was a means of legitimizing social positions acquired through either bravery or skill.


e)

was the term used to describe the relationship between women and men during the medieval period.

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The correct option regarding the concept of chivalry would be:

**d) was a means of legitimizing social positions acquired through either bravery or skill.**

Chivalry is often associated with the medieval knightly system that included a moral, social, and martial code of conduct. It was meant to embody ideals such as bravery, honor, and respect, particularly towards women and the weak, which helped to legitimize the social structure of the time.

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