Medieval Siege Warfare and Fortifications
Description: Medieval Siege Warfare and Fortifications Quiz | |
Number of Questions: 14 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: medieval history siege warfare fortifications |
What was the primary objective of a siege in medieval warfare?
Which type of siege engine was commonly used to launch large projectiles at enemy fortifications?
What was the purpose of a moat in medieval fortifications?
Which medieval fortification was designed to protect the entrance to a castle or city?
What was the primary function of a battering ram in medieval siege warfare?
Which medieval siege tactic involved digging tunnels under enemy fortifications?
What was the purpose of a sally port in medieval fortifications?
Which medieval siege weapon was used to launch incendiary projectiles at enemy fortifications?
What was the primary purpose of a motte-and-bailey castle in medieval fortifications?
Which medieval siege tactic involved building a tower or platform to overlook enemy fortifications?
What was the purpose of a portcullis in medieval fortifications?
Which medieval siege tactic involved using a large number of archers to fire arrows at enemy fortifications?
What was the primary function of a mantlet in medieval siege warfare?
Which medieval siege tactic involved using a battering ram to break down enemy fortifications?