Castles
What type of castle was made of wood and built on a raised mound?
Motte and Bailey
What weapon used a swinging arm to launch rocks at castles?
Trebuchet
Does having the high or low ground give you the advantage?
High ground
Who was at the top of the feudal hierarchy?
the King
What castle feature was a deep, wide trench often filled with water?
a moat
What weapon was used to break through castle gates?
Battering Ram
What is the name of the large metal gate that could be put down in an attack to stop people entering?
Portcullis
What did knights provide in exchange for land?
protection and military service
Which type of castle was made of stone and featured tall, strong towers?
a stone keep
What is the term for digging tunnels under walls to weaken and collapse them?
Undermining
What is the name of the outer gatehouse that created an extra barrier attackers had to get through before reaching the main castle?
Barbican
Name the group that managed the land on behalf of the king but was below the monarch in the feudal hierarchy.
barons/lords
What is the space in between the two walls that invaders would be shot dead incalled?
the Death Hole
What was the name for the wooden tower that led attackers right up to castle walls?
Siege Towers
What defensive feature was used to pour boiling oil or other substances on attackers?
Murder Holes
Who was at the bottom of the feudal system?
The villeins (peasants)
What type of castle had additional layers of walls for better defense?
a concentric castle
What animal was commonly used to move siege towers?
Oxen!
What is the name of the strong central part of a castle where people could retreat if the outer defenses were breached?
the keep
What was the peasants job in the feudal system?
To provide food and services