Understanding Motte-and-Bailey Castles

What year did William the Conqueror win the Battle of Hastings?

• 1054

• 1077

• 1088

• 1066

What was the primary material used in the initial construction of Motte-and-Bailey castles?

• Stone

• Brick

• Wood

• Metal

Which feature of the Motte-and-Bailey castle provided a height advantage?

• The Motte

• The Moat

• The Keep

• The Bailey

What defensive feature was sometimes filled with water to prevent attacks?

• Palisade

• Gatehouse

• Moat

• Drawbridge

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

• To serve as the lord's residence

• To house soldiers

• To store weapons

• To function as a kitchen

Which structural change was later made to Motte-and-Bailey castles for better defense?

• Higher mottes

• Wider moats

• Larger baileys

• Wooden to stone walls

How did Motte-and-Bailey castles impact local communities?

• Created trade opportunities

• Empowered them

• Led to frequent conflicts

• Isolated them

What allowed Motte-and-Bailey castles to be built quickly?

• Simple design

• Small size

• Advanced tools

• Use of local materials

What was a major disadvantage of using wood in castle construction?

• It was expensive

• It attracted pests

• It could rot or burn

• It was heavy to transport

Which castle built by William still stands today?

• Windsor Castle

• Tower of London

• Leeds Castle

• Warwick Castle