Military and Defense System

Question 1

Who fought in the military?

Answer 1

The knights fought in the military.

Question 2

The three main types of soldiers.

Answer 2

• foot soldiers
• archers
• knights

Question 3

Who could become a knight?

Answer 3

Only the wealthiest nobles could afford to become knights. Also, if you were born into the family of a knight, you often became one too.

Question 4

Outer curtain wall defence system.

Answer 4

This wall was the main layer of defence and it is very strong. It is a stone wall, which is wrapped around the outside of the castle.

Question 5

Moats and water defence system.

Answer 5

many castles were surrounded by moats. the moats usually smelt horrible putting off attackers. it also means the attackers can’t get too close to the outer castle.

Question 6

Murder Holes defence system.

Answer 6

These were overhanging holes, which allowed archers to shoot through them at the attackers