Castles

The people who owned and lived in castles were _________.

• merchants

• artisans

• peasants

• nobles

A castle might be surrounded by a moat. What is a moat?

• a ditch often filled with water

• a jagged hill with caves

• a mound of dirt

• a wooden fence

What did castles have for protection?

• guards

• watchtowers

• thick, tall walls

• all of the above

What was the primary purpose of the castle?

• protection

• beauty

• living space

• display of wealth

What were the first castles made of?

• Wood
• Iron
• Stone
• Clay Bricks

A man made hill that the keep sits on 

• Gateway
• Bailey
• Motte
• Barbican

The square gaps at the top of castles for firing arrows (gives us that "teeth" look)

• Crenellations

• Portcullis

• Barbican

• Drawbridge

What were the first castles called?

• Moat & Bailey
• Moat & Base
• Motte & Battlement
• Motte & Bailey

What is the most protected part of a castle?

• Battlements
• Bailey
• Gatehouse
• Keep

What were castles usually made from?

• Bananas

• Bricks

• Wood

• Stone