Normans Quiz

Which of these countries were the Normans originally from?

• Iceland

• Norway

• Denmark

• Spain

What type of castles did the Normans first build in Ireland?

• Stone castles

• Brick castles

• Wooden castles

• Metal castles

What was the purpose of a motte-and-bailey castle?

• To house the king

• To store weapons

• To store food

• To protect against attackers

What type of food did the Normans commonly eat for breakfast?

• Milk

• Fish

• Egg

• Bread

What was the main form of entertainment?

• Chess

• swimming

• Hunting

• Archery

What was the main occupation of the blacksmith in Norman society?

• Horse shoeing

• Leatherworking

• Farming

• Craftwork

What did Norman farmers introduce to Ireland to improve farming practices?

• Deforestation

• Animal sacrifice

• Mining

• Crop rotation

What type of clothing did peasants wear?

• tunics

• Leggings

• Fur

• Wool

What was the main purpose of Norman towns?

• Education

• Religion

• Entertainment

• Trade

Which religion did the Normans reinforce in Ireland?

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Protestantism

• Catholicism