I WONDER - What Special Features Did Castles Have?

The video discusses architectural features of castles, including the use of wooden and stone roofs for fire protection, robust beams for floor support, and systems for rainwater collection. It also covers heating systems like large fireplaces and early central heating methods such as hippocorps.

What material was used in more advanced castle designs to enhance fire protection and structural strength?

• Stone

• Wood

• Clay

• Metal

What was the primary purpose of the robust beams used in castle floors?

• To support heavy furniture and armaments

• To enhance aesthetic appeal

• To reduce construction costs

• To improve ventilation

Which system was NOT mentioned as part of the rainwater collection in castles?

• Gutter systems

• Cisterns

• Aqueducts

• Reservoirs

What was the purpose of hippocorps in some castles?

• To collect rainwater

• To fortify walls

• To store food

• To provide central heating

Which heating system was commonly used in castle keeps?

• Solar panels

• Large fireplaces

• Gas furnaces

• Electric heaters