Castles Flashcards
Why were round towers developed?
Because that made it hard for the towers to collapse .
Why were ramparts developed?
So that attackers wasted time climing to get close to the castle.
Why were highwalls developed?
So that attackers found it harder to climb over.
Why were curtain walls developed?
So there was a limited access to the castle. It was like a strong shield.
Why were flanking towers developed?
It was harder for the castle to be captured.
Why were battlements developed?
So the soldiers could stand there when shooting arrows,they would stand in the crenels and use the merlons for protection.
Why were machicolations developed ?
To capture the attackers that got trap between the portacullis and the drAw bridge and trough hot oil on them.
Why were murder holes developed?
To through things on attackers.
Why were Arrow and gun loops developed?
They were used for the soldiers to fire arrows.
In which order did castles evolute?
1•)Motte ; Bailey 2•)square stone keeps 3•)Moat and round towers 4•)draw bridge, portocullis 5•)concentic,flanking towers 6•)gun plattaforms.
Why was a stone developed?
To see attackers from far away.
