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Features of a Castle - Statistics
General Stats
- This quiz has been taken 369 times
- The average score is 7 of 17
Answer Stats
| Hint | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| Ditch surrounding the castle, usually filled with water | Moat | 92%
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| Bridge that could be raised with a winch to prevent entry to the castle | Drawbridge | 83%
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| Underground cell in which prisoners could be held | Dungeon | 75%
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| Main religious building within the castle | Chapel | 66%
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| Central tower, usually the most strongly defended point of the castle | Keep | 64%
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| Grated wooden or metal gate that could be raised or lowered | Portcullis | 45%
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| Inner courtyard surrounded by above | Bailey | 40%
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| Flat-topped earthen mound, upon which castles were often situated | Motte | 34%
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| Large, decorated room where the lord of the castle dined and received guests | Great hall | 32%
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| Narrow windows through which arrows or crossbow bolts could be fired | Arrowslits | 24%
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| Low defensive wall, typically found at the top of a larger wall, that could be hidden behind to avoid attacks | Parapet | 24%
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| Thick defensive wall that enclosed the rest of the castle | {Curtain} wall | 20%
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| Fortified gateway that allowed controlled entry to the castle | Gatehouse | 19%
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| Gaps in the above, through which arrows or projectiles could be fired | Crenellations | 14%
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| Extension to the above that provided an extra line of defence | Barbican | 10%
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| Smaller room that functioned as the family's private living quarters | Solar | 7%
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| Secondary door in a concealed location, allowing occupants to exit the castle inconspicuously | Postern | 6%
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