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Knights wore armour to protect themselves in battles.

A knight's weaponary consists of a sword, a lance and a shield.

A celebrity is someone who is famous for doing something interesting.

Every knight had his own coat of arms to identify himself on the battlefield.

The Roman empire stretched from Britain to North Africa.

When the Spanish arrived in America, they took the land from the native people.

A century is a period of one hundred years.

If you go backpacking across Australia alone, you will have to fend for yourself.

There is no proof in historical records that King Arthur actually existed.

You need to put your signature in the blank box at the bottom of the form.

The University of Oxford library is the largest university library system in Britain.

When you write an essay, you should always include the source of your information.

Historians have made reference to various historical documents about King Arthur.

How can you seduce readers to buy a book?

Many people believe that social media is a threat to privacy.

The French resistance played an important role in France during the Second World War.

Merlin made prophetic statements about the future.

Can you cobble together an email we can send to everyone? Just a quick cut and paste?

If we all work together and contribute, we can make a better society for everyone.

There is mention of the sword Excalibur in various documents.

Historians cannot decide whether King Arthur was real or mythical.

The new King Arthur film shows it is fascinating to blend fact and fiction.

The policeman gave an account of what happened during the prisoner's arrest.

In the Middle Ages, knights went on a crusade to win back Jerusalem for Christianity.

Excalibur protected the bearer from death and gave him or her immortality.

Merlin is the name of the wizard in King Arthur stories.

The Dark Ages was the period of time from the late 5th century A.D. to around 1000 A.D.

The time after the birth of Christ is known as A.D. (Anno Domini).

This document is a translation from German.

Lancelot was the first knight of King Arthur's Round Table.

Use your imagination and you'll be able to visualise the scene.

Harrold is an English poet who writes and performs for adults and children.

The king or queen's eldest child is normally the heir to the throne.

During a battle the first thing a knight would do was draw a sword ready to fight.

Gather the soldiers and tell them we will attack at dawn.

You go on ahead and get help and I will remain here with the victim.

Parts of Italy came under the rule of Austria for a short time in the nineteenth century.

Let's cut the pie down the middle so we have two equal parts.

Knights were always chivalrous towards women.

A woman who needed help was known as a damsel in distress.

The reign of Queen Victoria ended in 1901.

London has a high crime rate and is the worst place to raise children in England.

If you are of noble birth, you have been born into an upper class family.

If you give evidence, you can swear an oath on a holy book.

In the Middle Ages, many Kings engaged in warfare to protect their kingdoms.

In Islam, Mecca and Medina are sacred places.

A prophet is someone who makes predictions about the future.

Shepherds have to watch over their flocks of sheep all day and night.

The university professor had to teach his classes online.

He has been a loyal supporter of his football team for over forty years.

Egyptian pharaohs were buried in a grand tomb, along with many precious objects.

I hope I can rely on you to tell me the truth.

Eternal youth is impossible as everyone ages with time.

Annabel has a friendly personality and everyone likes her.

A knight must be daring and courageous at all times.

The police offered a ten thousand dollar reward for information about the crime.

Only very wealthy people can afford a private jet.

For added security, extra soldiers will guard the president.

If you have valour, you are not afraid of anything.

Politeness is an important virtue for everyone.

The child's wicked and nasty behaviour meant he was expelled from school.

She risked her mother's wrath by not tidying up her bedroom.

I'm in bed with the flu, so I'm too weak to go to school.

The design is much too elaborate for me and I would prefer something more simple.

Tennis player Nadal showed no mercy and won 6-0, 6-0.

King Arthur showed humility and did not believe he was better than others.

It's an honour to fight for your king and country.

You must obey my orders, or I will have you arrested.

The body was placed in a coffin and taken back to the US.

In spite of the rain, we still went for a walk.

Legends are usually made up stories that do not reflect reality.

The president did not live up to the expectations of the people.

A first requirement for a website is to have a unique address.

The children study at different levels depending on their ability.

Can you supply us with your contact number and email address?

In this game, you race a Roman chariot with four horses against four other players.

The police found knives, guns and other lethal weapons at the scene.

A knight must never be a coward and must always be brave and prepared to fight.

The sword was blunt and would not cut anything.

Although my opponent was strong, I still managed to win the battle.

Imagine you were invisible and nobody was able to see you. Cool, right?

The wizard seemed to appear out of nowhere and scared the life out of me.

The farmer made loud noises to scare off the birds.

Legend has it, King Arthur's castle was called Camelot.

What is the message you want to portray in your film?

The graphic artist is going to design a new, more modern logo for our company.

I nearly didn't recognize my friend because he had grown a beard since we last met.

A quality of aluminium is that it's very light.

The woman put up a fight so the robbers ran away with nothing.

The building is in a visible location, right alongside a busy motorway.

The king sits on a golden throne in the royal palace.

James Bond is probably the most famous secret agent.

Jack the Ripper's true identity was never uncovered.

The local conflict quickly escalated into a war.

I may not win the competition but I'm definitely a contender.

I met my friend by chance. It was completely unexpected.

People went on the protest march to stand up for their civil rights.

The dog ate my homework so I had no proof that it was done.

We still have to fight for freedom and justice.

If it's only twenty euros, it can't be a genuine Rolex. It must be fake!

Which historical figure from the past do you most admire?

I never received a reply to my invitation, so I presume they're not coming to my party.

It was a very impressive performance for such a young musician.

Our football team won 10-0, which was our best victory ever.

The book is a tale about two people who fall in love.

If you are a scholar of classic verse and poetry, this may be the book for you.

Stonehenge in England is a historic site shrouded in mystery.

The eagles on my coat of arms stand for protection.

We stopped the boat at lunchtime and my daughter dropped the anchor.

The knights were a salvation to those in need and protected them from harm.

The eagle on the American coat of arms symbolizes long life and great strength.

We were filled with joy when we were reunited with our lost cat.

I'm asking you to show your loyalty to your friends and family.

She was overcome with grief when she heard about her brother's death.

Over the years, we have learned many skills and gained much wisdom.

People often say that honesty is the best policy.

Thank you for giving me so much money. You are very generous.

The lamb is often used as a symbol of innocence.

The colour purple stands for royalty and wealth.

Outbreaks of violence signify that people are dissatisfied with society.

Many people in poor countries are oppressed.

The desire to win the league inspired the players to play their best.

Heraldry is the study of coats of arms and the symbols used to create them.

I have been working on so many projects that it's difficult to keep track of them all.

The new rule made it compulsory for everyone to wear a mask in the shops.

Use a carpenter's square for a perfect right-angle when cutting or measuring wood.

When two hands are linked together, they are said to be conjoined.

The thistle is the national flower of Scotland, which is why it's on their football shirts.

You need a lot of patience when working with young children.

We need to take action now to prevent any further environmental damage.

A bat is a small animal like a mouse with wings that flies at night.

We handed out leaflets to people to raise awareness of environmental issues.

Is flying bad for the environment?

Don't blame other people but take responsibility for your own actions.

After school, many students go on to higher education at college or university.

Your friendship is very precious to me.

She didn't believe it was true and nothing could convince her.

The foundation raises money to provide medical aid to Africa.

It was an exceptional situation because it had never happened before.

He is a serious, quiet type, but his fun-loving sister is the complete opposite.

A government spokesperson announced the new rules to the press.

The Green Party is dedicated to protecting the environment.

I hope to achieve my ambition to become the best DJ in the world!

Every participant of the event can win a great prize.

Climate change can cause global temperatures and sea levels to rise.

I'm going to buy my friend a gift for his birthday.

Solar and wind energy produce lower carbon emissions than fossil fuels.

The workers decided to go on strike to demand better pay.

I wouldn't dare to have a party at my house in case something got broken.

How much did people struggle to survive severe winter conditions 5,000 years ago?