Complete the sentence about Chillon Castle with the correct year: The name Castrum Quilonis, attested from ______, would, therefore, mean "castle built on a rock platform".
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 1195
The name Castrum Quilonis, attested from 1195, would therefore mean a castle built on a rock slab. It was a name from the Middle Ages.
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