Y4 Dover Castle Quiz

Who built most of the castles in the 11th and 12th centuries?

• Normans

• Anglo-Saxons

• Vikings

• Romans

What period in history were castles built?

• Motte and Bailey Castle.

• Stone keep Castle.

• Concentric Castle.

Dover Castle was first constructed by who (1066-1087)?

• King Henry VIII

• King John

• William I (William the Conqueror)

• Henry II

Is it true or false that Dover was a prime example of the Norman king's strategy, set in a strategically important position on a rise overlooking the straits of Dover and near the vital ancient road to Canterbury?

• True

• False

What is the oldest surviving building within the castle today?

• The Pharos / Lighthouse

• The Great Tower

• Anglo-Saxon Church

• Secret tunnels

The Great Tower was built by order by who?

• Edward IV

• William I

• Henry II

• William II

How much did Henry II spend between 1180 and 1189 on the construction of Dover Castle.

• He spent a minimal amount of £1,000.

• He spent over £6,000 on the construction of Dover Castle.

• He spent over a million pounds.

What did the Great Tower represent?

• A poor Kings castle.

• An elaborate overspend.

• A mighty symbol of royal power.

In the 1700's how many tunnels were cut into the cliff face to create accommodations for soldiers?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

In the 1580's who funded a new programme of repairs to the Pharos (lighthouse)?

• Henry III

• Anne of Cleves

• Henry II

• Elizabeth I