Medieval Castles

Why did kings and queens and wealthy lords construct castles during the middle ages?

• To symbolize their wealth and power

• To protect themselves and their people from attack

• To serve as a home

• all of the above

The earliest castles were built following the invasion of England by whom?

• Charlemagne

• Lord Voldemort

• William the Conqueror

• King Edward II

What defensive feature was a ditch filled with water surrounding the castle?

• The Keep

• The Moat

• the Curtain Wall

• The Motte

Who first built castles?

• Romans

• Normans

• Egyptians

• Vikings

What were the first castles made of?

• Wood
• Iron
• Stone
• Clay Bricks

The earliest castles featured this earthen mound...

• Gateway

• Bailey

• Motte

• Barbican

The square gaps at the top of castles for firing arrows

• Crenellations
• Portcullis
• Barbican
• Drawbridge

Heavy gate that blocked invaders from entering...

• Drawbridge

• Gatehouse

• Murder Holes

• Portculllis

The outer wall that surrounds the castle...

• Keep

• Palisade

• Curtain Wall

• Moat

All moats were filled with water.

• True
• False

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