Deep Dive: Castles of Medieval Japan

Which of the following was NOT a primary purpose of a castle in Medieval Japan?

• Military defense and control over territory
• Trade and commerce hub
• Where the local government met

• Residential living for nobles

Which of the following was one way castles were designed for protection?

• Their layouts were confusing, making it difficult for enemies to invade quickly

• They were usually in remote, rural areas, far away from cities

• They were usually surrounded by water on all sides

• They were made of brick, making it difficult to knock down defensive walls