I WONDER - How Were Castles Defended?

Castle defenders needed to be both smart and brave, utilizing the high walls to pour boiling liquids or shoot arrows at attackers. They worked diligently to repair any damage and countered tunnels if attackers got too close. In close combat, they used swords and shields to fend off enemies.

What advantage did the defenders use to protect the castle from attackers?

• The castle's high walls

• The castle's secret passages

• The castle's moat

• The castle's drawbridge

What methods did defenders use to attack from the castle walls?

• Throwing rocks

• Releasing guard dogs

• Pouring boiling liquids and shooting arrows

• Using catapults

How did defenders respond to damage during an attack?

• They ignored it

• They quickly repaired it

• They evacuated the castle

• They called for reinforcements

What strategy did defenders use if attackers tried to tunnel into the castle?

• They tried to stop the tunnels

• They used explosives

• They flooded the tunnels

• They set traps in the tunnels

What weapons did defenders use in close combat?

• Bows and arrows

• Crossbows

• Swords and shields

• Spears and javelins