Development
What is the name of the castle that have multiple layer of walls?
Concentric Castles
What was the name of the "toilets" in a castle?
Garderobe / lavatory.
Name the tool that was used for soldiers to climb up the wall of castles?
Siege Tower
What were the two materials that was used to build a village house?
Wattle and Daub
What is the meaning of "mayor"?
The head of town elected by the council members of the town.
Describe the function of the moat.
A deep trench/ditch that makes it hard for invaders to get to or into the castle.
What do Marshalls do in the castle?
They in charge castle's logistics, e.g horses, carts, blacksmiths, stonemasons and carpenters.
Name the weapon that was used to hurl large rocks that they learn from the Saracen in the Middle East?
Trebuchet
Who is likely to live in the Manor house in a village?
A knight or a land-lord.
What are "Guilds"?
Guilds are place where a group of skilled traders and craft workers, train up new apprentice, and set prices of all their wares.
Describe the function of the Barbican.
Is it a defensive structure that allow defenders to kill the attackers as they cross the drawbridge or portcullis into the gatehouse.
Describe the role/job of a 'Steward' in the castle.
He is responsible for all the servants in the castle, including cooks, butlers, serving staff, gardeners etc.
Describe the ingredients used to make "Greek Fire".
Tar, oil and sulphur.
What is the difference between 'Villein' and a 'Freemen' or 'Free Tenants'?
The difference is that Villein must only stay in their lord's land, unless they buy their own freedom using money to become Freemen.
Describe the purpose of the "Town Charter"?
The town charter allows the town to run its own courts and markets without paying tax to the lord or king. To elect their own mayors and council for the function of the town.
Explain why Motte & Bailey castles slowly changed to use stone instead of wood?
Because stone do not burn like wood does. "/gamerule dofiretick true"
Describe the role of a Chamberlain.
He is lord's main treasurer who look after his lord's money, belongings and his room.
Describe how King John managed to get into Rochester Castle?
He used a strategy called "Undermining" while hollow out the bottom of the wall, and burn the foundation with oil from 40 fat pigs until the wall collapse.
Describe how villagers spent their days in Medieval England.
They work all-day when there are still sunlight. Mainly farming according to the season.
Describe how local lords might lose their ownership of their lands to townspeople?
The townspeople may put their money together and offer to buy the land from the local lords.
Describe what is a keep.
The strongest and tallest place in the castle.
Of all the roles in the castle, who was the highest in position? Explain your answer.
The Baron, because he is the owner of the castle, and everyone else serves him.
Explain why the barons inside Rochester Castle rebelled against King John?
Explain why village are largely self-dependent or self-sufficient?
Because they live near the wild, and very far from other villages or towns. They need to grow their own food, make their own tools.
Explain the advantage of having the town charter for the townspeople?
They have freedom to manage their own tax, and use the money for town improvements and repairing work.