Quiz: Five fun facts about castles.

5 fun facts about medieval castles – Can you solve the quiz?

Cool language reference

  • Architectural terms: Murus (Wall), Donjon (Keep), Aula (Hall), Foyer (Hearth), Fenestrae (Windows), Solar (Private Chamber), Chapel, Oriel, Garderobe (Toilet), Latrine (Toilet), Enceinte (Curtain Wall Enclosure), Chemin de ronde (Wall-walk), Bailey (Courtyard), Bretèche (Fighting Platform).
  • Specific places: Norman keeps, Tower of London (White Tower), Dover Castle.
  • Languages: Latin (Murus, Aula, Fenestrae, Latrine), French (Donjon, Foyer, Garderobe, Enceinte, Chemin de ronde, Bretèche, Bailey).