The Iron Age

The Iron Age started in the Middle East around _________BCE.

• 1200

• 3200

• 1000

• 4000

Iron was found in rocks called ______ which were melted in high temperatures.

• charcoal

• ores

• iron

• rocks

The iron was hammered and heated in contact with _______ which made it harder and stronger.

• rocks

• stones

• ores

• charcoal

_____________________was widely used.

Iron ploughs called ______ were more efficient than wooden ploughs.

People in Iron Age lived in large tribes ruled by ________.

• kings

• queens

• chiefs

• ministers

Since Iron Age society was primarily agricultural, the use of iron was a __________to people.

• bane

• bane

The Iron Age saw the discovery of ______ which helped to preserve meat for winter use.

Iron Age led to growth of power and the concept of rulers.

• True

• False

As wars were common during this period, tribes built iron walls to protect themselves from their enemies.

• True

• False