Difference between revisions of "List and explain any inventions from the Early Bronze Age to the Iron Age"
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* '''Pottery technology''' developed in Canaan around 3300 - 1950 BCE. | * '''Pottery technology''' developed in Canaan around 3300 - 1950 BCE. | ||
| − | ** The potter's wheel came into common use | + | ** The potter's wheel came into common use. |
| − | ** Methods for firing wares were better controlled | + | ** Methods for firing wares were better controlled. |
http://www.ancienttouch.com/946_small.jpg | http://www.ancienttouch.com/946_small.jpg | ||
| − | * '''Metal weapons and tools''' were created by artisans | + | * '''Metal weapons and tools''' were created by artisans. |
** N.B. Despite the term "Bronze Age", the metal used to make these tools was copper. | ** N.B. Despite the term "Bronze Age", the metal used to make these tools was copper. | ||
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* For the first time, palaces were built in the largest settlements. | * For the first time, palaces were built in the largest settlements. | ||
** Around 1950 BCE | ** Around 1950 BCE | ||
| − | ** These palace-towns controlled nearby villages and competed for power | + | ** These palace-towns controlled nearby villages and competed for power. |
** Period of great wealth and strong self-government | ** Period of great wealth and strong self-government | ||
Revision as of 22:41, 8 February 2012
Early Bronze Age
- Pottery technology developed in Canaan around 3300 - 1950 BCE.
- The potter's wheel came into common use.
- Methods for firing wares were better controlled.
- Metal weapons and tools were created by artisans.
- N.B. Despite the term "Bronze Age", the metal used to make these tools was copper.
Middle Bronze Age
- For the first time, palaces were built in the largest settlements.
- Around 1950 BCE
- These palace-towns controlled nearby villages and competed for power.
- Period of great wealth and strong self-government
