Medieval castles were built to house only the king and queen.
False
True
Castles had a dining room furnished with a grand table for entertaining guests.
False
True
The main purpose of a castle was decoration and beauty.
False
True
Villagers would gather inside the castle walls to defend against attacks.
True
False
Castles were cheap to maintain and did not require many workers.
False
True
Some castles have been turned into hotels and guesthouses today.
False
True
Who lived in medieval castles?
Local lords and their families
Name three things castles were equipped with.
A nursery, a brewhouse, a library (or school, chapel, dining room, etc.)
What was the main purpose of a castle?
Protection
What would lords do with their land?
Lease it to farmers who paid with farm produce
Where would villagers go if an attack happened?
Inside the castle walls
Why were castles expensive to maintain?
They required many workers and had high expenses.
How much would a medieval noble earn in a year?
Around £1000 or $1500
How much would an ordinary worker earn per year?
The equivalent of about one dollar a year.
What happened to many castles in the late 1500s?
They were no longer needed for battles and were repurposed.
What is a common use for castles today?
Many have been converted into hotels and guesthouses.
