Arthur Flashcards
(38 cards)
What is he one of the most famous rulers of?
Britian
Where was Arthur from
Celtic
What 3 things were Arthur?
A warrior, a king, and a knight
What 3 things did he kill?
Witches, giants, monsters
What is he known for?
Knights of the round table
Where is his story painted?
On the walls of the British parliament
Who was Arthur’s father?
Uther Pendragon
Who is his father smitten by, (Arthur’s mother)
Igraine
Who was igraine married too?
Wife of duke of cornwell
How was arthur conceived?
Uther dressed as igraine’s husband and tricked her
Who raises Arthur?
Merlin
What magical creature is Merlin?
A wizard
Who designed the great round table?
Merlin
How many knights can sit around the round table
150
What happens when uther dies?
The knights don’t know what to do
What does Merlin say to the knights?
Whoever can draw a mysterious sword out of stone should be the next king
What happens with this sword?
All try but fail. Except Arthur.
Who is Arthur’s foster brother?
Sir Kay
How does arthur find the sword embedded in stone ?
He went to go find a replacement for his brother’s broken one
Does arthur know about the prophecy of the sword ?
No he doesn’t, but he pulls it out anyway and is named the new king
What does arthur do as king?
He drives off the invading Saxons and unites Britian
What does benevolent mean?
Kind
What is Arthur’s reign known for?
It’s heroic deeds and chivalric romance
What does chivalric mean?
Knightly system