Motte-and-Bailey Castle Quiz

Who built the Motte-and-Bailey castles in England?

• King Edward the Confessor

• William the Conqueror

• King Harold Hardrada

• King Harold Godwinson

What was the purpose of the Motte in a Motte-and-Bailey castle?

• To serve as the main entrance into the castle

• To provide a good line of sight for defense

• To hold the Bailey where people worked and traded

• To house the Lord and his family

What material was initially used to build the keep in a Motte-and-Bailey castle?

• Wood

• Stone

• Brick

• Iron

What was the purpose of the moat in a Motte-and-Bailey castle?

• To create a barrier for trade and communication

• To provide extra protection and discourage attacks

• To serve as a water source for the castle

• To prevent the castle from sinking into the ground

What was one disadvantage of using wood to build Motte-and-Bailey castles?

• Wood was expensive and hard to source

• Wood was easily damaged by fire

• Wood was not durable and needed frequent replacement

• Wood was heavy and difficult to transport

What advantage did Motte-and-Bailey castles have in terms of defense?

• They had multiple entrances for easy escape

• All of the castles were built by stone. They were impossible to burn down.

• They had hidden underground tunnels

• They had a high vantage point for early warning

What two things did the moote and bailey castles do for the local population?

• To showcase England's power of Norway

• To establish trade routes.

• Creating Industry

• Gathering Spot for trade and for people to interact with each other.

What material was used to upgrade the wooden palisade fence in Motte-and-Bailey castles?

• Iron

• Brick

• Stone

• Concrete

What was the first stone keep built in Britain by William the Conqueror?

• Warwick Castle

• Windsor Castle

• Edinburgh Castle

• Tower of London

What is one disadvantage of stone castles over Motte-and-Bailey castles?

• Stone castles provide better visibility for defense

• Stone castles took much longer to build.

• Stone castles are cheaper and quicker to build

• Stone castles allow for easier expansion