Understanding Castles

What distinguishes a castle from a fortress?

• A castle is a small, unfortified building.

• A castle is a splendid home of a rich person.

• A castle is a military stronghold.

• A castle is a fortified home of an important person.

What was a key vulnerability of motte-and-bailey castles?

• They were too expensive to build.

• They were vulnerable to fire.

• They lacked a defensive moat.

• They were made of stone.

Why were stone castles more favorable than motte-and-bailey castles?

• They were cheaper to build.

• They were less vulnerable to fire.

• They were easier to construct.

• They had no defensive features.

What was a common feature of stone castles to improve defense?

• Wooden walls

• Open courtyards

• Square towers

• Crenellations

What invention marked the beginning of the end for castles?

• The printing press

• Gunpowder

• The compass

• The steam engine

Why did central governments prefer palaces over castles?

• Palaces did not allow local nobles to have fortifications.

• Palaces were more luxurious.

• Palaces were cheaper to build.

• Palaces were easier to defend.

What happened to many castles over time?

• They were used as schools.

• They were turned into factories.

• They were converted into museums.

• They fell into disrepair.

What was a characteristic of 19th-century castle-like buildings?

• They had military features.

• They were purely decorative.

• They were used as fortresses.

• They were built for defense.

What dual role did real castles serve in history?

• They were only military bases.

• They were only homes for the poor.

• They were both homes and military fortifications.

• They were only used for trade.

Besides military uses, what other functions did castles serve?

• They were primarily marketplaces.

• They were centers of government and treasuries.

• They were used as schools.

• They were used as hospitals.