Ironworking: Classical Era Technology

When did ironworking become widespread during the Iron Age?

• 1000 BCE

• 1200 BCE

• 1500 BCE

• 2000 BCE

What is iron found in?

• Rocks called copper ore

• Rocks called bronze ore

• Rocks called silver ore

• Rocks called iron ore

Where were techniques for making iron first developed?

• Europe

• Middle East

• Asia

• Africa

When did ironworking reach Britain?

• 900 BCE

• 1000 BCE

• 700 BCE

• 500 BCE

What was the main advantage of iron over bronze?

• It was easier to find

• It was lighter

• It had a higher melting point

• It was more expensive

How were iron objects made?

• By pouring into a mold

• By heating and hammering

• By welding

• By carving

Where was pure iron found?

• In volcanic areas

• In riverbeds

• In underground mines

• In rocks from space

What was the hardest metal of the ancient world?

• Gold

• Bronze

• Iron

• Copper

What was used to create an alloy that was hard enough to make useful tools and weapons?

• Aluminum and zinc

• Silver and gold

• Iron and bronze

• Copper and tin

Where is new evidence indicating that ironworking began?

• Asia

• Middle East

• Africa

• Europe