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A moat can effectively slow down attackers.

Why did concentric castles have two walls?

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1
Why did concentric castles have two walls?
To allow archers better defense positions
To confuse the attackers
To look more impressive
To protect from floods
2
A moat can effectively slow down attackers.
True
False
3
What was the function of a crenel in a castle wall?
To shoot the arrow.
To store weapons
To store grain
To cook food
4
What was the main role of castles in medieval times?
Military defence and control
Entertainment and trade
Farming and storage
Religious ceremonies
5
Which of the following was an attacking method used in sieges?
Battering ram
Curtain wall
Arrow slits
Portcullis
6
What does a drawbridge do?
Stores food
Holds arrows
Connects to the enemy
Opens and closes over a moat
7
Which of the following is a defensive feature of castles?
Battering ram
Siege tower
Tunnels
Drawbridge
8
Which of these was used to attack castles?
Drawbridge
Catapult
Crenel
Arrow slits
9
Why were stone keep castles considered stronger than Motte and Bailey castles?
They resisted fire and attacks better
They were easier to move
They had more color
They used more wood
10
What does a portcullis do?
It launches rocks
It lets animals in
It blocks the castle entrance
It locks prisoners