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What are two ways that a castles inhabitants could retaliate if attacked?
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What purpose did Willliam the conqueror use castles?
so he could not get attacked by enemies
Why would castles be attacked?
Castles were generally attacked because another land wanted to conquer.
Are medieval castles good?
Medieval castles were neither good nor bad; they simply were. They were defensive fortifications within which the inhabitants could defend against invaders and from which the owner of the castle could impose his rule on the surrounding countryside. Today, the surviving medieval castles are good tourist attractions.
Did Jesus retaliate?
He did not retaliate with the people who offended him. Instead he prayed for them so they could become better people.
How were motte and bailey castles defended and attacked?
they were attacked by soldiers setting the motte and Bailey castles alight and the castles also had pickaxes through at the door because in a matter of time the pickaxes would make a hole in the door and they could get through.
How were castles ataked?
· They were surrounded by a water filled moat which the attackers then had to cross.· The entrance into the inner courtyard involved passing under holes through which boiling oil could be poured.· The main entrance could only be reached across a drawbridge which would be raised during an attack.· The entrance was blocked by a heavy metal grill called the portcullis which could be lowered into position.attack it with ladders , fire , catapults sieging it and mining .defennding the moat , arrow slits and draw bridge .
How and why did wooden castles change into stone?
I don't know how, but I know why they changed stone , its because; 1.they could be burnt down . 2.they could be easily attacked . 3.they weren't very strong and were prone to rotting so they didn't last long. hope this helps ^^
Why were stone castles built?
Stone castles were built because they could not burn down as ealsily as wood castles can.
How motte bailey castles were attacked?
Motte and bailey castles were attacked, by usually using fire, and fire arrows! They used fire because it was easy for the castle to burn down. They would light up the wooden parts of the castle and wait for it to eventually burn down. They could also use pickaxes, becasue in just a matter of days a pickaxe would make a whole through the door if you throught one at it.
What is mean by reteleate?
I cannot find a word spelt like that. Could it be that you mean 'retaliate'? Retaliate means to attack [verbally or otherwise] in return for a similar attack. To hit back or respond.
What were the different types of castles in the middle ages?
The types were mott and bailey. Stone keep castles, Military castles, castles for royalty, rich, lords, and nyone who could afford a castle
Are motte and bailey castles wooden?
The could be but they could also be made of stone.
