I WONDER - What Is A Motte And Bailey Castle?

I WONDER - What Is A Motte And Bailey Castle?

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KG - 6th Grade

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The video explains the Motte and Bailey design, a popular medieval fortification originating in the 10th century. It describes the Motte as a raised earthwork with a keep, providing a vantage point for defense. The Bailey, adjacent to the Motte, is an enclosed area with essential buildings. The entire structure is often surrounded by a ditch, which can be filled with water to form a moat, enhancing its defensive capabilities.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which century did the Mot and Bailey design originate?

8th century

9th century

10th century

11th century

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the keep in the Mot structure?

To serve as a prison

To provide a lookout point

To house livestock

To store food

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Bailey in the Mot and Bailey design?

A water-filled ditch

An open area enclosed by a fence

A defensive tower

A type of weapon

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What structures could be found within the Bailey?

Libraries and schools

Armories and barracks

Houses, stables, and workshops

Gardens and orchards

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the ditch surrounding the Mot and Bailey?

To form a moat for defense

To mark property boundaries

To serve as a road

To provide irrigation