Castles Quiz
A quiz to test what you have learned about Castles and Medieval life
- 1.
Who were the first people to build Castles?
- A.
The Romans
- B.
The Normans
- C.
The Egyptians
- D.
The Vikings
Correct Answer
B. The Normans -
- 2.
Why were Castles built?
- A.
So people could visit them.
- B.
To look nice.
- C.
To give protection to the important people who lived in them and show everyone how rich they were.
- D.
To make poor people jealous.
Correct Answer
C. To give protection to the important people who lived in them and show everyone how rich they were. -
- 3.
Why were Castles often built on top of hills and surrounded by water?
- A.
To give the people who lived in them a nice view from the window.
- B.
It was easier to build them on hills.
- C.
To make it harder for people to attack the Castle.
- D.
So that the people who lived in them could go for a swim in the water.
Correct Answer
C. To make it harder for people to attack the Castle. -
- 4.
There is a usually a tower in every Castle. What is the tower called?
- A.
The Moat
- B.
The Keep
- C.
The Drawbridge
- D.
The Bailey
Correct Answer
B. The Keep -
- 5.
Soldiers would stand behind the Battlements of a Castle and fire missiles. Where would you find the Battlements?
- A.
At the bottom of the Catle walls.
- B.
At the Gateway.
- C.
On the Drawbridge.
- D.
At the top of the Castle walls.
Correct Answer
D. At the top of the Castle walls. -
- 6.
As well as being a Fortess a Castle was also a home for a Lord, his family and followers. Which fancy event might you go to in a Castle?
- A.
A disco
- B.
A concert
- C.
A banquet
- D.
A buffet
Correct Answer
C. A banquet -
- 7.
Before a boy became a knight he had to train as what?
- A.
A squire
- B.
A jester
- C.
A servant
- D.
A soldier
Correct Answer
A. A squire -
- 8.
Two knights would often battle on horseback using a wooden lance. This popular tournament was called....
- A.
Archery
- B.
Jousting
- C.
Horse Fighting
- D.
Lancing
Correct Answer
B. Jousting -
- 9.
Why do people not build Castles any more?
- A.
They cost too much money to build.
- B.
They take too long to build.
- C.
When gunpowder was invented it was too easy to blow up the Castles and so they became useless.
- D.
People did not get paid enough money to build the Castles and could not be bothered to build any more.
Correct Answer
C. When gunpowder was invented it was too easy to blow up the Castles and so they became useless. -
- 10.
What is the name of the Castle in Scotlands capital city?
- A.
Stirling Castle
- B.
Falkirk Castle
- C.
Edinburgh Castle
- D.
Perth Castle
Correct Answer
C. Edinburgh Castle -
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