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I was just thinking to my-self about the copper and iron age. I know why they mean but out of curiosity does anyone know why is it named Iron and Copper Age...just out of curiousty..
Yes, it was the Bronze Age & Iron Age. But the Iron Age is generally said to have begun in the late ancient period, not in the Dark Age. The Romans had iron tools and weapons, as did the Hittites, the Celts, and a number of other ancient cultures.so-crates said:I always thought it was bronze and iron age ( bronze is an alloy of tin and copper). These two ages are so named because those supposedly those two materials were found predominantly in tools and implements of war. The bronze age lasted up until about the dark ages...
The Iron and Copper Age refers to a period in human history, approximately between 3000 BCE to 1000 BCE, where iron and copper were the dominant materials used for tools, weapons, and other important objects.
Iron and copper were important in this period because they were crucial for technological advancements. Iron was stronger and more durable than copper, allowing for the creation of more efficient tools and weapons. Copper, on the other hand, was used for its malleability and conductivity, making it useful for creating tools and objects such as jewelry.
During the Iron and Copper Age, many significant events and developments took place. These include the development of new techniques for metalworking, the rise of complex societies and civilizations, and the emergence of trade networks and international relations.
The Iron and Copper Age had a significant impact on human society as it marked a period of major technological advancements and societal changes. The use of iron and copper led to the development of more sophisticated tools, allowing for increased agricultural productivity and the growth of complex societies. This period also saw the emergence of trade networks and the spread of ideas and cultures.
One interesting fact about the Iron and Copper Age is that it is also known as the Bronze Age in some regions, as bronze (a mixture of copper and tin) was also used during this period. Another curiosity is that the Hittites were the first to discover and use iron on a large scale, giving them a significant advantage in warfare and trade.