Medieval Castles

2. competitive combat between two knights using lances while on horseback.
4. usually found on the upper floors of the castle, the king and his family went here for privacy and sleep (2 words, no space)
5. a black tarry substance heated and poured on the enemy.
10. this was the main part and most fortified (strong) part of the castle.
11. this group of people worked on the land but owned nothing.
12. a low wall around a tower that gave protection and good sight to the soldiers.
13. the official messenger of the king
15. a wandering musician who sang tales of brave knights and beautiful maidens.
16. a device used to punish people for wrongdoing and allowed people to make fun of and throw old food at them.
20. a winged, fire-breathing, serpent-like creature.
21. towers along the castle used for defense (two words, no space)
23. the area of the castle where the lord held banquets and conducted public business. (2 words, no space)

1. narrow openings in castle walls for archers to fire arrows out of (2 words, no space)
3. these were fortresses built for protection during the Middle Ages.
6. a person who entertained people by being silly and foolish.
7. a weapon that shot stones from a sling-like contraption.
8. an unmarried woman
9. an area where the soldiers lived or housing for the king's army.
14. this entrance to a castle could be raised or lowered.
17. a man who pledged loyalty to the lord and upheld the code of chivalry.
18. this was the prison of a castle where law breakers were kept. Begins with the letter "D".
19. a ditch around a castle, usually filled with water.
22. the common area used by nearly everyone in the castle.