Castles

Question 1

The function of the castle

Answer 1

The castles were homes of royal or powerful families. their use was to protect the people who lived there.

Question 2

Name the main parts of the castle

Answer 2

• moat
• curtain wall
• dungeon
• inner/outer walls

Question 3

What was the purpose of a moat?

Answer 3

A moat is used as a line of defence. It is used so the attackers can’t walk straight into the castle.

Question 4

What was the purpose of the curtain wall?

Answer 4

They were a set of walls, which protected the interior of the castle.

Question 5

What was the purpose of a dungeon?

Answer 5

The dungeon was used to hold prisoners and was usually located in the basement.

Question 6

What was the purpose of the inner and outer walls?

Answer 6

They provided protection across the whole castle. There were sometimes both walls as an extra aspect of protection.

Question 7

A list of methods, objects or parts of the castle used for defence.

Answer 7

• walls
• gatehouse
• siege tower
• moat

Question 8

A list of methods, objects or parts of the castle used for attack.

Answer 8

• archers
• trebuchet
• mangonel
• cannon
• slits and loops (for archers to shoot through)