Multiple choice general knowledge history

This armour could only be worn by knights as it was too heavy to be worn by foot Soldiers, its weight meant some knights could not jump onto their horse and had to be hauled by cranes onto their horses for battle

  1. Leather armour

  2. Ring Armour

  3. Plate Mail

  4. Spring Armour
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Explanation

Plate mail armor was extremely heavy (45-60+ pounds), making it impractical for foot soldiers who needed mobility. Knights were wealthy enough to afford it and had squires to help them mount. The "crane" story, while possibly exaggerated, reflects how cumbersome this armor was.

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