Iron Working and Engineering Quiz

When did ironworking become widespread?

• 1200 BCE

• 1500 BCE

• 1000 BCE

• 2000 BCE

What is iron found in?

• Rocks called iron ore

• Rocks called bronze ore

• Rocks called copper ore

• Rocks called silver ore

Where were techniques for making iron first developed?

• Africa

• Asia

• Middle East

• Europe

When did ironworking reach Britain?

• 700 BCE

• 1000 BCE

• 500 BCE

• 900 BCE

What was the main advantage of iron over bronze?

• It was easier to find

• It was more expensive

• It had a lower melting point

• It was harder

How were iron objects made?

• By using a 3D printer

• By heating and hammering

• By pouring into a mold

• By carving from rocks

Where was pure iron found before it was smelted from iron ore?

• In underground mines

• In volcanic rocks

• In meteorites

• In ocean deposits

What is engineering?

• The process of making pottery

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The science of creating art

• The art of using science to design things

What did the Romans apply the term 'engineering' to?

• All of the above

• Public works

• Building roads and bridges

• Creating engines of war

What is the term 'engineering' somewhat vague about?

• Building roads and bridges

• Creating engines of war

• Public works

• Software development