All of the following is true of the ideal of civilized behavior known as chivalry EXCEPT
A)knights were to fight to defend the church.
B)knights were to protect the weak and defenseless.
C)chivalry was developed without the influence of the church.
D)winning glory should be the knight's highest aim and motivating force.
E)knights should treat captives as honored guests.

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Chivalry was developed in the context of medieval Christianity and was heavily influenced by the church. Therefore, option C, which suggests that chivalry was developed without the influence of the church, is false. The other options are all true statements about chivalry: knights were expected to defend the church, protect the weak, seek honor and glory, and treat captives with honor and respect.

All of the Following Is True of the Ideal of Civilized