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Step into the world of knights, princesses and castles with our historical GPS treasure hunts. Discover the secrets of medieval castles and experience the stories of brave knights who inhabited these imposing buildings.

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Hanzestad Zwolle

Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
Ontdek de rijke Hanzegeschiedenis van Zwolle. Wandel door de goed bewaarde middeleeuwse binnenstad en leer over de glor…
Geschiedenis 13-14 year
50 min 2,5 km 10 3
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Peperbus en Sassenpoort

Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
Ontdek de beroemdste gebouwen van Zwolle! Wandel langs de Peperbus, de Sassenpoort en andere bijzondere plekken. Een le…
Geschiedenis 9-10 year
40 min 2,0 km 10
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Domstad Ontdekken

Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
Verken de rijke geschiedenis van Utrecht. Wandel langs de iconische Domtoren, de prachtige Oudegracht en andere histori…
Geschiedenis 13-14 year
60 min 3,0 km 10 7
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Op ontdekking in historisch Delfshaven

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Stap terug in de tijd in een van de weinige wijken van Rotterdam die het bombardement van 1940 heeft overleefd. Ontdek …
Geschiedenis 11-12 year
45 min 2,0 km 10 2
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Historische Jordaan

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Wandel door de schilderachtige Jordaan en ontdek de rijke geschiedenis van deze voormalige arbeidersbuurt. Van de Weste…
Geschiedenis 15-16 year
55 min 2,8 km 10 2

Featured this week: example questions for Knights & Castles

New example questions from the library every Monday. Updated on 12 October 2026.

Where does a knight keep his sword?
In a sheath In a box In his pocket In the water
What is high up on the castle?
A tower A car A cat A flower
What did a knight wear on his head?
A helmet A hat A cap A crown
What does a knight have on his chest?
A harness A shirt A sticker A cat
What does a castle have a lot of?
Windows Cars Balls Dolls
What does a knight do to become strong?
He practices He sleeps He cries He sings
How many arms does a knight have?
Two A Three Six
How does a knight open the gate of his castle?
He pulls He sings for it He dances for it He sleeps in front of it
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Where do knights look out?
From the tower From bed From the kitchen From the stable
What do knights wear on special days?
Nice clothes Old clothes No clothes Wet clothes
What do knights wear under their armour?
Clothes Nothing A swimming costume A pair of pyjamas
How does light get into a castle?
Through windows Through the door Through the roof Through the floor
Where do knights eat their meal?
At a large table On the ground In bed On a chair
What does a knight wear on his arm?
A shield A bag A ball A book
What's on a knight's shield?
A drawing Nothing Food Flowers
What do knights eat with their hands?
Meat Soup Milk Water
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What was a visor?
The movable part of the helmet A kind of sword A horse A castle
How long did it take to become a knight?
Many years One week One month One day
What was a coat of mail?
A harness of iron rings A kind of sword A horse A castle
What did knights wear on their heads during battle?
A helmet A crown A cap A headband
What did knights mainly eat?
Meat and bread Vegetables only Fruit only Fish only
What did people call a knight's wife?
Lady Princess Lady Ridderin
What did people call the wall surrounding a castle?
Castle wall Garden wall City wall Protective wall
Which country is famous for its knights?
England Japan Australia America
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What was the main feature of Gothic castle building?
pointed arches and higher walls Round towers Underground corridors Tinted windows
What was an 'ailette' in knight's armour?
Small rectangular shoulder pads A kind of boots A headgear A type of sword
What was a trebuchet?
A great siege weapon that threw stones A type of sword for knights A part of a knight's armour A musical instrument at parties
What was the function of a herald at chivalric events?
Making announcements and recognising coats of arms Checking weapons before battles Playing music during parties Serving food to guests
What is a 'coif' in knight's urination?
A chainmail cap for the head A kind of shoe A glove A belt
Which animal was most associated with chivalry?
The horse The lion The eagle The wolf
What was the main reason castles were built taller and taller in the 12th and 13th centuries?
To be better defended and to see enemies coming from far away To show off the lord's wealth to passersby To be closer to God while praying To be better protected against flooding
What was the function of a wardrobe in a medieval castle?
It served as a toilet It was a wardrobe It was an armoury It was a library
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What part of a castle was called 'portcullis'?
A heavy, vertically moving gate fence A bridge over the moat A watchtower at the gate An underground tunnel
Which chivalric order was established to protect pilgrims to the Holy Land?
The Templars The Order of the Golden Fleece The Franciscans The Order of the Black Eagle
What technique did attackers use to dig under castle walls?
Undermining (sapping) Infiltration Escalade Circumnavigation
What was a 'melee' in knight tournaments?
A mass battle between groups of knights An individual duel with swords An archery competition A horse race around the tournament field
What was a 'bascinet'?
A type of war helmet from the 14th century A small siege machine A musical instrument at tournaments A type of castle gate
What was a 'bailey' in a medieval castle?
The castle's walled courtyard The main tower of the castle The bridge over the moat The underground dungeons
In which century did the first real knight's tournaments arise?
11th century 9th century 13th century 10th century
Which material was most commonly used to make chain moulds?
Iron Bronze Steel Copper
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