MEDIEVAL, MIDDLE AGES/ AGE OF WAR Flashcards

1
Q

body armors were heavy and limited their movements. the problem was eventually solved by the invention of the ____

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chainmail

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  • since wars were widespread during the middle ages, great development in the weaponry technology also occurred.
  • all sides must develop weaponries not only as offensive tools but also as defensive instruments.
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war weapons

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3
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an optical instrument that helps in the observation of remote objects, was a great help for navigators during this time

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Telescope

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4
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Together with the ____, the invention of the compass, oars, and rudders made sea travelling easier and safer

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Telescope

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5
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Middle Ages was also known as the ____, the need for nautical inventions was high

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Age of Exploration

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6
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they needed a device that could magnify things invisible to the eye. guided by the principles used for the invention of eyeglasses in earlier years, Zacharias Janssen was able to develop the

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first compound microscope or microscope

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7
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was able to develop the first compound microscope.

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Zacharias Janssen

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8
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The microscope was key in discovering new means in

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preventing and curing various illnesses

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9
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was able to invent the printing press, a more reliable way of printing using a cast type.

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Johann Gutenberg

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10
Q
  • was invented to address the need for publishing books that would spread information to many people at a faster rate
  • this invention also made works accessible to individuals who could not even write
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printing press

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11
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  • was marred by massive invasions and migrations.
  • wars were prevalent during this time
  • some of the most innovative minds came from this period
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Medieval/Middle Ages/Age of War

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12
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4 inventions in medieval/middle ages/age of war

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  1. Printing Press
  2. Microscope
  3. Telescope
  4. War weapons
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