__________, or notches were added to the tops of towers in order to provide stone shields for more effective defense.
A) Crenellations
B) Crossing
C) Transept
D) Jambs

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Crenellations, also known as battlements, were added to the tops of towers in order to provide a defensive barrier for soldiers to hide behind while shooting arrows or throwing projectiles. This design feature was commonly seen in medieval castles and fortresses. Crossing refers to the area where the nave and transept intersect in a church, transept refers to the section of a church that crosses the nave at a right angle, and jambs are vertical posts or side pieces of a doorway or window.

__________, or Notches Were Added to the Tops of Towers