What is a Motte & Bailey Castle?

The video discusses Jacob Normandy's strategy during the conquest of Britain, focusing on building strongholds to secure territory. The Normans initiated a large-scale castle-building program, creating a network of castles, some made of stone. The video explains the structure of early Motte and Bailey castles, highlighting their wooden construction and defensive features like moats.

What was the primary purpose of the strongholds built by Jacob Normandy during his conquest?

• To serve as marketplaces

• To store food supplies

• To act as fallback points and bases for attacks

• To house the royal family

What was a significant feature of the Norman castle-building program?

• Castles were only built in South Wales

• A network of castles was built across the land

• Most castles were initially made of stone

• All castles were built on islands

Which of the following describes the Motte in a Motte and Bailey castle?

• A wooden bridge

• A flat area for farming

• A raised area with a watchtower

• A stone fortress

What surrounded the Motte and Bailey castles for protection?

• A line of trees

• A metal fence

• A moat or deep ditch

• A stone wall

Where did the people live in a Motte and Bailey castle?

• In the moat

• In the watchtower

• In the Bailey

• In the Motte