Castles and Fortifications Quiz

What’s a castle?

• It is the large, splendid home of a rich, important person.

• It is a strengthened military stronghold. (redoubt)

• It is a large, fortified building that is also the home of a king, lord, or other important person.

What is the bailey in a Motte-and-Bailey Castle?

• A type of dance

• A fenced-in area around the motte

• A kind of bird

• A type of stone

How long ago were the first stone castles built?

• About 500 years ago

• About 900 years ago

• About 2000 years ago

• About 100 years ago

Where were hill forts commonly built?

• Southern Europe

• Northern Europe

• Eastern Europe

• Western Europe

What is the main topic of the section titled "Why Build a Castle?"

• The history of castles

• The architecture of castles

• The reasons for building castles

• The famous castles around the world

What was the main advantage of building a stone castle over a wooden one?

• Easier to build

• More beautiful

• More durable and fire-resistant

• Cheaper to construct

What could be spotted from the round towers of a stone castle?

• Birds

• Enemies approaching

• Stars

• Clouds

What did the drawbridge do when it was pulled up?

• Opened the castle's front door

• Closed the castle's front door

• Decorated the entrance

• Made a loud noise

What type of arrows did longbows fire?

• Wooden arrows

• Ash-wood arrows with steel tips

• Plastic arrows

• Stone-tipped arrows

What was the main benefit of using crossbows?

• They were easier to shoot

• They were lighter

• They were more colorful

• They were quieter