CLASS 5 · LEARNING KNOWLEDGE
Metal Ages and Change – Basic Principles
How it works
In the European overview, lessons usually speak of the Bronze Age and the Iron Age as the metal ages after the Stone Age. In some regions, a Copper Age is additionally distinguished. People learned to obtain, smelt, and process metals. Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin; later, ironworking became widespread. This led to new tools, weapons, and changes in trade, division of labor, and settlements. The beginning and course differed depending on the region, raw materials, and exchange of knowledge.
Note
Metal ages are recognized by finds and techniques of metal extraction and metalworking. These brought about technical, economic, and social changes.
Metal ages are recognized by finds and techniques of metal extraction and metalworking. These brought about technical, economic, and social changes.
An example
Which metals were mainly used to produce bronze?
Bronze consists mainly of copper and tin. So the correct answer is copper and tin.
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50 Exercises
To the learning unit →Own explanation and own practice exercises by AmyMath. Subject reference framework: History. The topic assignment may vary by federal state.