Question

Why Normans built castles?

• A. Normans were used to building castles as a way of showcase their architectural skills.
• B. Normans were used to building castles as a way of controlling an area.
• C. Normans were used to building castles as a way to show their enormous wealth.
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Normans were used to building castles as a way of controlling an area.

After their victory at the Battle of Hastings, the Normans settled in England. They constructed castles all over the country in order to control their newly-won territory, and to pacify the Anglo-Saxon population.