Medieval 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 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

What were the first castles called?

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

What is the main building of a castle?

• Garderobe

• Motte

• Keep

• Watchtower

Who was at the top of the class system?

• Knights

• Nobles

• Peasants

• The King

What is a manor?

• Large Hotel
• Large Estate ruled by serfs
• Large Estate ruled by a peasant
• Large Estate ruled by a Lord

What did the Knights give Barons in return for land?

• Food

• Knights

• Land

• Protection