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About This Quiz
Medieval castles were once the homes of many kings, queens, princes and princesses during the Middle Ages. Though this may sound like a long time ago, some of these castles are still standing today! Ever heard of the Rochester Castle, Warwick Castle or Dover Castle? You can find these medieval castles in England today, since many royal members have ruled over this territory in the past.
But medieval castles weren't just built to look pretty on a piece of land. They had to be built in a special way to protect the servants and members of a royal family. Many turrets, towers and even water defenses were built to prevent sieges from occurring. If a siege were to occur, the attackers would typically utilize a mix of catapults, fire arrows, battering rams and ladders. In some cases, attackers would also "mine" their way through the underground tunnels of a medieval castle. This was a very sneaky way of getting into a castle without being caught.ÂÂ
Now that we've talked a little bit about castles, it's time for you to build one with this medieval quiz. Tell us how you would construct the castle of your dreams, and we'll tell you what princess you were in a past life!
Location is very important when designing a medieval castle. Where will yours be located?
The United States
England
New Zealand
Monaco
Think about the geography that will surround your castle. What will it look like?
There will be many rivers nearby.
The castle will be near a few mountain passes.
There will be many crossroads for trading nearby.
The castle will sit prettily on a rock outcrop.
Get out your tools, because it's time to build your castle. Which material will you choose?
Steel
Stone
Wood
Brick
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When you picture your medieval castle, is it extravagant and grand or is it rather small?
It's very large and grand.
It's about average, as castle size goes.
It's small, but not too small.
It's very small.
Which of these famous castles would you like your personal medieval castle to resemble?
Castle Neuschwanstein
Windsor Castle
Edinburgh Castle
Blarney Castle
Think about the construction of your castle. Will it be a shell keep or a rectangular keep?
I want part of it to be a rectangular keep and the other part to be a shell keep.
Shell keep
Rectangular keep
Mine will be a motte and bailey castle.
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Would you like a moat to surround the perimeter of your medieval castle?
No, it's not necessary.
Maybe just the front, but not the whole perimeter
It depends on how dangerous the location is.
Of course
When thinking about the interior of your medieval castle, how will the staircases look?
Straight stairs
L-shaped stairs
Curved stairs
Spiral stairs
Do you want your medieval castle to look sleek and modern or ancient and historical?
Sleek and modern
Modern with a touch of history
More historical with some interior modern elements
Ancient and historical
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How will you gain access to the secret passages in your medieval castle?
There will be a keypad next to the secret passage.
The secret passages can only be opened with a special key.
There will be a torch next to the secret passage that you have to light to gain access.
There will be a secret book in a library that you pull down that will open a secret passage.
Will your medieval castle have a beautiful zen garden in the bailey?
Yes, but I'm not taking care of it.
Yes, the garden will be very grand.
Maybe just a small garden.
No, I don't want a garden.
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How will you handle enemy forces who have been caught by your guards?
I'll turn them over to the police.
I'll let them go.
I'll let my guards take care of them.
I'll throw them in a dungeon.
What types of candles will adorn the interior walls of your medieval castle?
I don't want candles, I want normal lights.
Votive candles
Pillar candles
Candelabras
Will the windows of your medieval castle be tinted or clear?
Clear
Slightly tinted
Heavily tinted
I want stained glass windows.
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Many medieval castles stored alcohol in a special room called the buttery. What types of alcohol will you be storing in there?
All types of liquor
Hard liquor
Wine
Beer
How will you keep food cold and safe during the harsh winter months?
I'll store it in my freezer.
I'll store food in a walk-in cooler.
I'll have a special room designed for such purposes.
I'll keep food in the ice house.
Mice and rats can become a problem in a medieval castle. What types of house pets will take care of this matter in your castle?
Cats
Dogs
Birds
I don't mind mice and rats.
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What types of birds will you keep in the dovecote of your medieval castle?
Finches
Hummingbirds
Parrots
Doves
Your medieval castle may include a variety of servants to help you with cleaning duties. Where will they be staying?
I don't know; that's not my problem.
They can live outside of the castle in a separate apartment building.
They can live in my guest house.
They can stay in the castle.
Think about the food that you will indulge in within the great hall of your castle. Will the cuisine be grand and expensive or more like fast food?
The food will be grand and very expensive.
Whatever the chef has prepared for me
Fast food
The food will be simple and rustic.
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How many bedchambers will your medieval castle have for your friends and family?
Over 10 bedchambers
Between six and ten bedchambers
Between three and six bedchambers
Just three extra bedchambers
Some medieval castles had a chapel for spiritual prayers. Will your castle have one?
Nope, that doesn't sound necessary.
A small one would be fine with me.
Maybe one that is attached to a different part of my castle.
Yes, a big chapel sounds lovely.
Along with guards, what weapons or machinery will provide a defense for your medieval castle?
The castle will have arrow loops.
Catapults
I just need my guards.
Bartizan
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Will your medieval castle hold any festivals, jousts or tournaments on its grounds?
No, keep that nonsense away from me.
Only during special occasions
Maybe some festivals, but no jousts or tournaments
Yes, all of that sounds really fun.
Your medieval castle will need some furniture for you to rest on. What type of furniture will you require?
Modern furniture
Dutch furniture
Victorian furniture
Colonial furniture
Some castles had a bakery to supply fresh bread. Will your medieval castle have a bakery?
Yes, but it will be located directly outside of my castle.
No, I don't like bread that much.
Maybe a small one
Yes, I'd love a large bakery in my castle.
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Many medieval castles had stables for horses. What types of horses will you keep on your castle grounds?
I don't want horses on my castle grounds.
Thoroughbreds
Arabian horses
Mustangs
Which of the following would you love to have in the courtyard of your medieval castle?
An amusement park
A swimming pool
An aquarium
A zoo
Can you choose one of these fountains to adorn the front of your medieval castle?
Disappearing fountain
Sprouting fountain
Japanese fountain
Tiered fountain
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