I WONDER - Why Were There Secret Passages In Castles?

The video discusses the strategic and mysterious elements of hidden routes in castles. These routes were used for surprise attacks, escapes, and discreet movement. Some passages led to secret exits or hidden rooms, while trapdoors could lead to dungeons or storage cellars. These features were cleverly concealed and known only to the castle inhabitants.

What is one of the main reasons secret passages were built in castles?

• To provide a strategic advantage

• To display artwork

• To store food supplies

• To improve ventilation

Which of the following is NOT a use of hidden routes in castles?

• Surprise attacks

• Escapes

• Discreet movement

• Public gatherings

Where might some secret passages lead to?

• The castle's main gate

• Secret exits outside the castle

• The king's throne room

• The royal garden

How were secretive features like trapdoors typically concealed?

• Under the floors

• Inside furniture

• Behind paintings

• In the ceiling

Who were typically aware of the secret passages within a castle?

• The castle's enemies

• The local villagers

• The castle inhabitants

• Traveling merchants