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What was the purpose of a siege tower?
What was the purpose of a siege tower?
A siege tower allowed attackers to reach the top of the wall of the castle.
What were trebuchets used for?
What were trebuchets used for?
Trebuchets were used to fling missiles over castle walls. They used a counterweight.
What were catapults used for?
What were catapults used for?
Catapults were used to fling small rocks or burning woods to the castle.
What was the purpose of a moat?
What was the purpose of a moat?
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What was the purpose of a drawbridge?
What was the purpose of a drawbridge?
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What was a portcullis?
What was a portcullis?
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What were battlements?
What were battlements?
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What were murder holes used for?
What were murder holes used for?
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Who were the main people who fought in armies and what weapons did they use?
Who were the main people who fought in armies and what weapons did they use?
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A ______ allowed attackers to reach the top of the wall of the castle.
A ______ allowed attackers to reach the top of the wall of the castle.
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______ were a common defensive feature of castles, acting as a barrier to discourage attackers.
______ were a common defensive feature of castles, acting as a barrier to discourage attackers.
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A ______ was used to permit access to the castle. It could be raised or lowered. It provided a solid wooden barrier to entry.
A ______ was used to permit access to the castle. It could be raised or lowered. It provided a solid wooden barrier to entry.
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A ______ had a series of gaps to allow defenders to fire arrows or throw out objects.
A ______ had a series of gaps to allow defenders to fire arrows or throw out objects.
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______ were openings in walls or ceilings designed to aid defenders in repelling attackers.
______ were openings in walls or ceilings designed to aid defenders in repelling attackers.
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Study Notes
Weapons Used in Sieges
- Siege towers allowed attackers to reach castle walls.
- Trebuchets were used to throw missiles over castle walls, using a counterweight.
- Mangonels were large slingshots to launch rocks or fire at castles.
Castle Defense Methods
- Moats filled with water prevented easy access.
- Drawbridges could be raised or lowered to control castle entry.
- Portcullises were reinforced gates.
- Battlements had gaps for defenders to shoot arrows or throw objects.
- Murder holes were used to drop missiles or boiling water on attackers.
People and Weapons in Armies
- Knights fought to protect their country.
- Knights used weapons like broadswords, crossbows, daggers, maces, scimitars, and shields.
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Description
Explore the fascinating world of medieval sieges with this quiz on the weapons used and defense methods employed in castles. Learn about siege towers, trebuchets, and various defense mechanisms like moats and portcullises that shaped the strategies of warfare in the Middle Ages. Test your knowledge of knights and their armaments in this engaging quiz.
