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Types of Castles
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A ________ and bailey castle was one of the earliest types of castles developed
Mountain
Motte
Moat
Moth
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When were concentric castles developed?
12th and 13th centuries
1500s
600s
10th century
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True or false: The Normans built a large number of England's medieval castles
True
False
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Why were these called 'concentric castles'
Because of the concentric surrounding walls
Because of their location
Because they were eccentric
Because of the square shape of the turrets
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Why were castles important in medieval times?
They were for agricultural purposes
They were important religious venues
They were pretty to look at
They were strong defensive structures
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How long were castles considered the most significant form of defensive?
Approx. 1000 years
Approx. 100 years
Approx. 500 years
Approx. 2000 years
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What is a 'keep'?
A wooden tower used for burning thing
A defensive stone tower that could be used to fight off attackers
A wooden tower that could be set alight
A stone tower were animals were housed
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What was the space between concentric walls called?
The Dying Field
The Dancing Field
The Kind Field
The Killing Field
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What material was used for the earliest castles?
Iron
Wood
Stone
Straw
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When did Castles appear in England?
1061
660
1600
1066
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What was the 'bailey'?
A structure on top of a defensive hill
The structure used as a Chapel
A defensive structure at the base of a hill
The body of water around the castle
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Why were Stone Castles less desirable initially?
Too complex
Too large
Slower to build
More expensive
