Theme: Seven Chapters of History (4/7): Castles & Medieval Life

Enter a world of fortified castles, royal courts, and medieval social traditions.

9 themed words All 26 letters covered Vowels shown in gold Consonants hidden in blue
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  A   I A
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  1. A term connected to castles & medieval life.
  2. Think of delhi sultan.
  3. Razia Sultan ruled the Delhi Sultanate in the 13th century.
  4. The answer starts with R and has 5 letters.
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R A Z I A
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Razia Sultan ruled the Delhi Sultanate in the 13th century.
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  1. A term connected to castles & medieval life.
  2. Think of mounted contest.
  3. A medieval tournament competition between riders with lances.
  4. The answer starts with J and has 5 letters.
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J O U S T
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A medieval tournament competition between riders with lances.
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  1. A term connected to castles & medieval life.
  2. Think of armored warrior.
  3. A medieval warrior associated with mounted service and chivalry.
  4. The answer starts with K and has 6 letters.
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K N I G H T
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A medieval warrior associated with mounted service and chivalry.
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    U I   E
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  1. A term connected to castles & medieval life.
  2. Think of knight’s attendant.
  3. A young noble attendant who might train to become a knight.
  4. The answer starts with S and has 6 letters.
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S Q U I R E
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A young noble attendant who might train to become a knight.
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  1. A term connected to castles & medieval life.
  2. Think of rural laborer.
  3. A member of the farming population in medieval society.
  4. The answer starts with P and has 7 letters.
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P E A S A N T
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A member of the farming population in medieval society.
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  1. A term connected to castles & medieval life.
  2. Think of knightly ideal.
  3. A set of ideals about honor, duty, and conduct associated with knights.
  4. The answer starts with C and has 8 letters.
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C H I V A L R Y
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A set of ideals about honor, duty, and conduct associated with knights.
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E     A   I   U  
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  1. A term connected to castles & medieval life.
  2. Think of arthurian sword.
  3. The legendary sword associated with King Arthur.
  4. The answer starts with E and has 9 letters.
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E X C A L I B U R
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The legendary sword associated with King Arthur.
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  E U   A   I    
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  1. A term connected to castles & medieval life.
  2. Think of medieval social system.
  3. A term for landholding and personal obligations among medieval elites.
  4. The answer starts with F and has 9 letters.
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F E U D A L I S M
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A term for landholding and personal obligations among medieval elites.
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    A       I     E
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  1. A term connected to castles & medieval life.
  2. Think of movable bridge.
  3. A bridge that can be raised to restrict access to a castle.
  4. The answer starts with D and has 10 letters.
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D R A W B R I D G E
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A bridge that can be raised to restrict access to a castle.

Castles & Medieval Life: Did You Know?

Razia Sultan
Razia ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1236 to 1240.
Legend versus history
Excalibur belongs to Arthurian legend, not a verified historical artifact.
More than combat
Jousts were both martial contests and public spectacles.
Castles changed
Castle defenses evolved as siege tactics and weaponry developed.