Y8 1/2 Castle Defense: Architecture Quiz

What was the first change the Normans made in castle building?

• Adding more windows

• Replacing the wooden keep with a stone one

• Building a moat

• Painting the walls

What does the design of shell keeps indicate about their purpose?

• Decoration

• Defense

• Storage

• Trade

Where was the front door of the stone keep placed?

• At the bottom of the hill

• At the top of a flight of steps

• In the middle of the wall

• Underground

Why was the entrance of the stone keep designed to be at the top of a flight of steps?

• To make it look grand

• To get a head start

• To make it easier to enter

• To save space

How did the spiral staircase inside the castle help defenders?

• It was easy to climb

• It went in a clockwise direction

• It was brightly lit

• It was wide and spacious

What material was used to replace the wooden keep at Clough?

• Brick

• Stone

• Metal

• Glass

What is the main purpose of a castle keep?

• Entertainment

• Defense

• Farming

• Trade

What is one reason the spiral staircase was designed to be difficult to see?

• To confuse attackers

• To save space

• To make it look mysterious

• To improve ventilation

What was the purpose of replacing wooden keeps with stone ones?

• To make them more beautiful

• To improve defense

• To reduce costs

• To increase height

What is a key feature of the stone keep's entrance?

• It is hidden

• It is at the top of steps

• It is underground

• It is wide and open