Round 9: Tossup 16

A short-lived organization of these people founded by Alfonso XI of Castile took its name from the red sash worn by its members. (-5[1])An anonymous poem about the capture of Hugh of Tiberias may have influenced a book by Ramon Llull (“lull”) on these people. The Arab concept of furusiyya applied to these people. (-5[1])These people participated in hastiludes (“HAST-uh-loods”) like the pas d’armes (“pah darm”) and practiced for one activity using the quintain (“QUIN-tin”). Geoffroi de Charnoi described the adoubement (“ah-doob-MONT”) ceremony in which these people received a set of spurs. Jousting was one skill learned by squires preparing to become (10[1])one of (10[1])these people. For 10 points, name these people who in medieval Europe were meant to follow the code of chivalry. ■END■ (10[2])

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