<P> The code of chivalry that developed in medieval Europe had its roots in earlier centuries . It arose in the Holy Roman Empire from the idealisation of the cavalryman -- involving military bravery , individual training , and service to others -- especially in Francia , among horse soldiers in Charlemagne 's cavalry . The term chivalry derives from the Old French term chevalerie , which can be translated to `` horse soldiery '' . Gautier states that knighthood emerged from the Moors ( Muslims ) as well as the Teutonic forests and was nurtured into civilization and chivalry by the Catholic Church . </P>
<P> The code of chivalry that developed in medieval Europe had its roots in earlier centuries . It arose in the Holy Roman Empire from the idealisation of the cavalryman -- involving military bravery , individual training , and service to others -- especially in Francia , among horse soldiers in Charlemagne 's cavalry . The term chivalry derives from the Old French term chevalerie , which can be translated to `` horse soldiery '' . Gautier states that knighthood emerged from the Moors ( Muslims ) as well as the Teutonic forests and was nurtured into civilization and chivalry by the Catholic Church . </P>
how did knights follow the code of chivalry
how did knights follow the code of chivalry
military bravery individual training service to others
military bravery individual training service to others