Knights and Castles

What do we call the water around a castle?

• A canal
• A moat
• A pond
• A river bridge

Answer: A moat

What do we call the bridge that can be lifted to close a castle?

• A drawbridge
• A footbridge
• A rope bridge
• An arch

Answer: A drawbridge

What do we call the main tower of a castle?

• The keep
• The moat
• The stable
• The wall walk

Answer: The keep

What do we call the heavy gate that drops down from above?

• A drawbridge
• A portcullis
• A shutter
• A trapdoor

Answer: A portcullis

What did a knight wear to protect his body?

• A raincoat
• A swimsuit
• A toga
• Armour

Answer: Armour

What do we call a boy who helped a knight and trained to be one?

• A jester
• A monk
• A page only
• A squire

Answer: A squire

What was a contest where knights rode at each other with lances?

• A duel with guns
• A joust
• A race
• A tournament of chess

Answer: A joust

What was a knight's long pole weapon on horseback?

• A bow
• A dagger
• A lance
• A shield

Answer: A lance

What did a knight carry to protect himself, often with his colours?

• A banner only
• A basket
• A drum
• A shield

Answer: A shield

What do we call the symbol on a knight's shield?

• A coat of arms
• A flag only
• A logo
• A stamp

Answer: A coat of arms

What was the funny entertainer in a castle called?

• A jester
• A knight
• A monk
• A squire

Answer: A jester

What do we call the gaps at the top of a castle wall?

• Battlements
• Chimneys
• Doors
• Windows

Answer: Battlements

What were the long narrow windows for archers called?

• Arrow slits
• Portholes
• Shutters
• Skylights

Answer: Arrow slits

Which legendary king had the Knights of the Round Table?

• King Arthur
• King Henry
• King Louis
• King Richard

Answer: King Arthur

What was the name of King Arthur's sword?

• Durendal
• Excalibur
• Mjölnir
• Zweihänder

Answer: Excalibur

What did a knight promise to follow?

• The code of chivalry
• The Olympic rules
• The pirate code
• The road rules

Answer: The code of chivalry

What was a castle's underground prison called?

• A cellar of wine
• A dungeon
• A moat
• A tower

Answer: A dungeon

What was the time of castles and knights called?

• The Ice Age
• The Middle Ages
• The Space Age
• The Stone Age

Answer: The Middle Ages

What is chain mail?

• A gold necklace
• A kind of shield
• Armour made of small metal rings
• Letters sent by chain

Answer: Armour made of small metal rings

What did knights ride?

• Camels
• Donkeys only
• Elephants
• Horses

Answer: Horses