Castles / Mr. Rossner

The majority were built during a 900 year period, starting in the 9th and 10th centuries. Built by nobles and royalty to be a home, not always necessarily a military fortress. They were built in defensive positions and as they grew in popularity, they also grew in size. Nobles competed with each other to have the biggest most impressive one possible.

• Great wall of China

• European castles

• Grocery stores

• Pyramids

A hill with a flat top that elevated the structure to a defensive position.

• Boat

• Goat

• Motte

• Moat

The ditch left behind from the construction of the Motte. The _____ would often be filled with water. This also originated as a way to protect the castle.

• Goat

• Coat

• Boa

• Moat

The outermost wall of the castle, usually built high for protection.

• Berlin wall

• Motte

• Moat

• Curtain wall

The main structure within the castle. Usually a tall tower. This is where the occupants would live, because it was well protected.

• The keep

• Gate house

• Curtain wall

• Motte

Openings in the ceiling of a gate house. Soldiers could pour boiling liquid to ambush attackers.

• Killer openings

• Murder holes

• Death spaces

• Ouchy spots

Narrow vertical openings in the wall where archers could fire arrows at attackers. Also called loop holes.

• Curtain wall

• Death notes

• Arrow slits

• Murder spots

Castle in France. Built on an island that is connected by a manmade bridge. Originally, there was a land bridge that was revealed during low tide.

• Mont Saint-Michel

• Mount Saint Mary

• Mount Rushmore

• Mont Grey Poupon

Castle in Germany that was built during the gothic castle revival period. During this time, castles were built not for their military value, but for aesthetics. This castle was used as inspiration by Walt Disney.

• Neumann Castle

• Nurburing Castle

• Manuel Neuer Castle

• Neuschwanstein Castle

Located in Egypt. Built to protect the city against invaders during the crusades.

• Citadel of Cairo

• Pyramids of Giza

• The Sphinx

• Temple of Doom