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