Castles Flashcards
1
Q
What was the first castle that William the Conquerer had brought to England?
A
Motte and Bailey Castles
2
Q
Name 1 Strength of a Motte and Bailey Castle
A
-Tall
-Pointy fences
-High vantage points
-Built quickly
3
Q
Name 1 weakness of a Motte and Bailey Castle
A
-Flammable
-Made out of dirt and wood
-Not good quality
4
Q
Name the second type of Castle William had brought to England
A
Stone Keep
5
Q
Why were Stone keeps harder to attack?
A
They were made out of stone and had thin windows to keep people out
6
Q
Name 1 weakness of a Stone Keep
A
Took long to build
7
Q
Name 1 strength of a Stone Keep
A
Was strong and able of keeping unwanted people out
8
Q
Why did castles decline throughout history?
A
People no longer needed to attack anymore
