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Medieval castles were often inhabited by kings and queens.

Grades 6, 7 and 8 - History - Middle School - Medieval Castles
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1. Castle defenders could pour boiling oil through holes called what?
2. During the 12th century what material replaced wood for castle building?
3. The wooden fence had what special name?
4. What is a castle moat?
5. Soldiers who lived in a castle were the .......
6. What was an advantage of motte and bailey castles?
7. As well as the king, castles were symbols of authority for whom?
8. Why were the circular staircases often built clockwise?
9. What were the earliest castles made of?
10. Castles were first built in England after which event?
11. A trebuchet, used to attack castles, was like a giant .......
12. Crenellations are found in what part of a castle?
13. The enclosed area around the motte was the .......
14. Which King had the first castles built?
15. A wooden fort built on top of a mound was called a .......
16. In the 13th century Edward I built castles where?
17. What is a castle's stone tower called?
18. What type of castles have walls within walls?
19. What usually protected a motte and bailey castle?
20. William was worried about attacks by which people?

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