Medieval castle Quiz

What was the purpose of building walls in ancient times?

• To establish a religious boundary

• To create a barrier for trade

• To provide shelter for the people

• To protect territories from invaders

What was the name of the fortification built by the Romans in northern England?

• Norman Castle

• Hadrian’s Wall

• Great Wall of China

• Rochester Castle

What was the main defensive structure in western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Fortifications

• Towers

• Palaces

• Bridges

What type of castles did the Normans build in France to protect local settlements?

• Barbican Castles

• Stone Keep Castles

• Concentric Castles

• Motte and Bailey Castles

What was the main disadvantage of the motte and bailey castles?

• They were expensive to build

• They were susceptible to fire

• They were difficult to defend

• They were not strategically advantageous

What type of castles replaced the motte and bailey castles in the late 11th century?

• Norman Castles

• Concentric Castles

• Stone Keep Castles

• Barbican Castles

Which castle was built by William the Conqueror in England around 1078?

• Rochester Castle

• White Tower of the Tower of London

• Norman Castle in Wales

• Concentric Castle in Scotland

What new type of castle began to appear in the late 13th century?

• Concentric Castles

• Stone Keep Castles

• Motte and Bailey Castles

• Barbican Castles

What signaled the end of the castle as a stronghold?

• Invention of gunpowder

• Invasion of Italy by the French king Charles VIII

• Introduction of artillery

• Construction of stone keep castles

Who was in charge of the castle's defense?

• The soldiers

• The constable

• The chaplain

• The lord