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Y8 1/2 Castle Development and Motte and Bailey Castles

Y8 1/2 Castle Development and Motte and Bailey Castles

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Flashcard

History

7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Kelly Mitchell

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Castle Development

Back

Understanding how the Normans used castles to secure their rule in the British Isles.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Motte and Bailey Castles

Back

These castles were crucial for the Normans to establish control in the early years of their rule.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

First Motte and Bailey Castle

Back

Brought over in prefabricated form and put in place at Hastings before the battle.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Ideal Location for Motte and Bailey

Back

A hill, close to the sea, or near a village.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Purpose of Motte and Bailey Castles

Back

To fight enemies and provide a bigger space to fight.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Advantages of Motte and Bailey Castles

Back

Quick to build and had a simple structure.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Motte

Back

A mound or hill on which the castle was built.

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