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Difficulty: MediumThe Bronze Age

Around 2,0002,000 BC, the arrival of new craftsmanship skills in Britain led to the start of a new historical period. Which of the following correctly describes a major technological advancement from this era?

  1. A
    The development of massive defensive earthworks and fortified settlements on high ground.
  2. The ability to create tools and weapons by mixing copper and tin.Answer
  3. C
    A total reliance on nomadic hunting and gathering using weapons carved from flint.
  4. D
    The introduction of iron-smelting techniques to produce heavy farming equipment.

Answer

The defining technological feature of the Bronze Age was the ability to manufacture tools and weapons from a mixture of copper and tin.
The correct answer is correct because the Bronze Age (beginning around 2,0002,000 BC) was characterized by the introduction of metalworking where people learned to smelt and mix copper with tin to create bronze tools, weapons, and ornaments.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the time period mentioned in the stem.
The stem refers to the period beginning around 2,0002,000 BC (which is 4,0004,000 years ago).
The Bronze Age in Britain is dated to approximately 2,0002,000 BC.
2
Recall the primary technological shift that occurred during this era.
People moved from using stone (Stone Age) to using metal (Bronze Age).
Bronze was the first metal used for widespread tool and weapon production in Britain.
3
Identify the components of the metal used during this time.
Bronze is an alloy made of copper and tin.
The mixture of these two metals provided a much stronger material than copper alone.

Key Concept

Bronze Age Metallurgy
Estimated Time:45s
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The Bronze Age

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