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The largest round tower, called the donjon, was often 200 feet high and 100 feet in diameter, with walls in some places 30 feet thick.  \nSmaller towers, a moat, and high walls also protected the great fortress.  \nThe entrance to the castle was over a drawbridge crossing the moat.  \nIn time of attack, the drawbridge was raised and the portcullis, a heavy grating of wood, was lowered across the gateway.  \nThe walls were defended by bowmen who rained down arrows on the enemy or dropped stones or melted lead from the battlements.  \nThe lord of the castle lived with his family in a series of rooms, includingthe great hall, which faced the inner courtyard.  \nmedieval castle tower donjon moat  \ndrawbridge portcullis courtyard gateway  \nFree Printables for K-12 Education [www.STUDENTHANDOUTS.com](www.STUDENTHANDOUTS.com)","cbCaih7r124gDVnD","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaih7r124gDVnD","pdf",99364,"English","# Features of a Medieval Castle\n## Defensive Systems and Architecture","[{\"question\":\"What was the purpose of the donjon in a medieval castle?\",\"answer\":\"The donjon was the largest round tower of the castle, serving as a primary defensive structure that could reach up to 200 feet in height with walls as thick as 30 feet.\"},{\"question\":\"How did castle defenders protect the gateway during an attack?\",\"answer\":\"Defenders would raise the drawbridge and lower the portcullis, a heavy wooden grating, to seal the gateway against invaders.\"},{\"question\":\"What defensive methods did bowmen use from the castle battlements?\",\"answer\":\"Bowmen on the walls defended the castle by shooting arrows at enemies and dropping items such as stones or melted lead onto them.\"}]","Medieval Castle - Informational Text | PDF",1792382504]