Motte-and-Bailey Castle Concepts

The video explores the Motte-and-Bailey castles, their design, advantages, and disadvantages. It discusses William the Conqueror's use of these castles to control England post-1066, highlighting their quick construction and defensive benefits. However, it also notes the limitations of wood and the eventual shift to stone fortifications.

What was the primary reason William the Conqueror built Motte-and-Bailey castles across England?

• To provide homes for his soldiers

• To serve as trading posts

• To act as religious centers

• To control the local population and prevent rebellions

What is the main feature of the Motte in a Motte-and-Bailey castle?

• A man-made mound of earth

• A deep moat

• A wooden drawbridge

• A large stone wall

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

• To act as a lookout tower

• To house the castle's horses

• To serve as the lord's residence and last line of defense

• To store food supplies

Which of the following was NOT typically found in the Bailey of a Motte-and-Bailey castle?

• Soldiers' quarters

• A stone keep

• Blacksmiths

• Market stalls

What was one of the key defensive advantages of a Motte-and-Bailey castle?

• The presence of multiple gates

• The use of metal walls

• The height advantage provided by the Motte

• Its location on a river

Why were Motte-and-Bailey castles considered cost-effective?

• They could be constructed quickly using local wood

• They required minimal labor to build

• They were built by volunteers

• They used expensive imported materials

What was a major disadvantage of using wood in the construction of Motte-and-Bailey castles?

• It was difficult to source

• It was not strong enough to support a keep

• It was prone to burning and rotting

• It was too heavy to transport

How did the water supply affect the effectiveness of a Motte-and-Bailey castle's moat?

• It made the moat too deep

• It could dry out, reducing the moat's defensive capability

• It caused the moat to overflow

• It attracted wildlife that damaged the castle

What was the long-term benefit of transitioning from wooden to stone castles?

• Stone castles were more comfortable to live in

• Stone castles were cheaper to maintain

• Stone castles were more resistant to fire and lasted longer

• Stone castles were easier to build

Which famous stone keep built by William the Conqueror still stands today?

• The Tower of London

• Dover Castle

• Windsor Castle

• Edinburgh Castle