1. Word cloud
120 seconds
Name one weapon used in medieval castles?
2. Slide
60 seconds
Medieval castles were fortified structures used for defense during war. Weapons used in the Middle Ages included bows and arrows, swords, and catapults. Castles were designed with thick walls, moats, and drawbridges to protect the people inside.
Medieval Castles and Weapons
3. Slide
60 seconds
Castles: Medieval fortresses built to protect a region or city. They were usually surrounded by a moat and had thick walls to protect it from attackers. Weapons: Medieval weapons were designed to be used in hand-to-hand combat or to launch projectiles at a distance. Some of the most common weapons used were swords, axes, spears, and bows and arrows. Armor: Medieval armor was designed to protect the wearer from weapons. It was usually made of metal or leather. It was often reinforced with metal plates or chainmail, which was a type of armor made of interlocking metal rings.
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4. Poll
60 seconds
What do you think is the most interesting part of medieval castles and weapons?
- The architecture of the castle
- The weapons used in battle
- The stories of those who lived in the castles
- The history of the era
5. Drawings
450 seconds
Draw a dinosaur wearing a suit and tie enjoying a day at the beach
6. Slide
60 seconds
During the Middle Ages, castles were not just used to protect people from enemies; castles were also used as centers of government, trade, and entertainment. In medieval times, knights used a variety of weapons such as swords, maces, axes, and even bows and arrows. The most common weapon used by knights was a lance, which was a long pole with a sharp point on one end.
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7. Open question
300 seconds
What were some of the advantages and disadvantages of living in a medieval castle?
8. Open question
300 seconds
What types of weapons were used in medieval warfare?
9. Personalised Feedback
360 seconds
What were some of the key defensive features of medieval castles, and how did they contribute to the overall defense strategy?
10. Open question
300 seconds
What do you think it would have been like to live in a castle during the Middle Ages?
11. Open question
300 seconds
How do you think the development of new weapons impacted medieval warfare?
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