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- 1. Multiple Choice
Why did kings and queens and wealthy lords construct castles during the middle ages?
To symbolize their wealth and power
To protect themselves and their people from attack
To serve as a home
all of the above
- 2. Multiple Choice
The earliest castles were built following the invasion of England by whom?
Charlemagne
Lord Voldemort
William the Conqueror
King Edward II
- 3. Multiple Choice
What defensive feature was a ditch filled with water surrounding the castle?
The Keep
The Moat
the Curtain Wall
The Motte
- 4. Multiple Choice
Who first built castles?
Romans
Normans
Egyptians
Vikings
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat were the first castles made of?WoodIronStoneClay Bricks
- 6. Multiple Choice
The earliest castles featured this earthen mound...
Gateway
Bailey
Motte
Barbican
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe square gaps at the top of castles for firing arrowsCrenellationsPortcullisBarbicanDrawbridge
- 8. Multiple Choice
Heavy gate that blocked invaders from entering...
Drawbridge
Gatehouse
Murder Holes
Portculllis
- 9. Multiple Choice
The outer wall that surrounds the castle...
Keep
Palisade
Curtain Wall
Moat
- 10. Multiple ChoiceAll moats were filled with water.TrueFalse
- 11. Multiple Choice
What type of castle is this?Stone Keep CastleMotte and Bailey CastleConcentric CastleSquare Keep Castle - 12. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are defensive features of a Medieval Castle? (select two)
Draw Bridge
Gate House
Great Hall
Stables
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