Castles
What is a large building where kings, queens, and other important people lived?
A castle!
What were warriors who served a king or queen called?
Knights!
In many stories, what creature is known for breathing fire?
A dragon!
What do kings and queens wear on their heads?
A crown!
What did people often use to light their homes before electricity?
Candles or torches!
What is the large wall built around many castles for protection?
A castle wall!
What did knights wear to protect their bodies during battle?
Armor!
What magical creature has one horn on its head?
A unicorn!
What is the name of a female ruler?
A queen!
What person made and repaired metal items, such as swords and armor?
A blacksmith!
What is the deep ditch, sometimes filled with water, around a castle?
A moat!
What animal did many knights ride?
A horse!
What legendary wizard is often connected to King Arthur?
Merlin!
What is the name of a male ruler?
A king!
What job involved growing crops and raising animals?
A farmer!
What is the name of the bridge that could be lowered to allow people to enter a castle?
A drawbridge!
What is the name of a contest where knights competed while riding horses and carrying long poles?
Jousting!
According to legend, what famous king had knights who sat at a round table?
King Arthur!
What do we call a group of people who rule a kingdom, including a king or queen?
The royal family or royalty!
What type of food was often baked in an oven and eaten during medieval times?
Bread!
What were the tall structures on castles used to watch for danger?
Towers!
Before becoming a knight, a young person could train as a helper called a what?
A squire!
In stories, a brave person who goes on an exciting and dangerous journey is often called a what?
An adventurer or hero!
What is the name of the land or country ruled by a king or queen?
A kingdom!
What is a large gathering where people could buy, sell, and trade goods?
A market!