- 1. What was the main purpose of medieval castles?
A) Entertainment
B) Defense
C) Religious worship
D) Trade
- 2. Which part of the castle was often the strongest and most protected?
A) Keep
B) Kitchens
C) Chapel
D) Stables
- 3. What is the name of the outer wall of a castle that protects the inner buildings?
A) Curtain wall
B) Bailey
C) Parapet
D) Motte
- 4. Which siege weapon was often used to attack medieval castles?
A) Catapult
B) Ballista
C) Trebuchet
D) Crossbow
- 5. Which medieval castle is famously associated with the legend of King Arthur?
A) Bodiam Castle
B) Château de Chambord
C) Tintagel Castle
D) Conwy Castle
- 6. Which king of England is famously associated with the construction of the White Tower in the Tower of London?
A) King Richard the Lionheart
B) William the Conqueror
C) King Henry II
D) King Edward I
- 7. What was the purpose of a moat around a castle?
A) Decoration
B) Irrigation for crops
C) Defense and a barrier
D) Transportation of goods
- 8. What term describes an enclosed area within the castle walls where livestock could be kept?
A) Chapel
B) Dungeon
C) Parapet
D) Bailey
- 9. Which material was commonly used for the construction of medieval castles?
A) Metal
B) Stone
C) Straw
D) Wood
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