MAKING HISTORY - MAKING CHARCOAL

What is one way modern charcoal production differs from Saxon methods?

• It uses less wood
• It requires more workers
• It is done outdoors only
• It is done in factories

What was the main job of charcoal makers in Saxon times?

• To collect wood for building
• To produce charcoal from wood
• To transport charcoal to cities
• To sell charcoal in stores

What was a common misconception about the charcoal-making process?

• It was quick and easy
• It required a lot of wood
• It was only done in winter
• It produced no smoke

What role did the forest play in charcoal production?

• It provided a place to sell charcoal
• It had no role in the process
• It was a source of wood for making charcoal
• It was where charcoal makers lived

What was the structure built by charcoal makers to produce charcoal?

• An igloo-shaped kiln
• A stone oven
• A metal furnace
• A wooden hut

How long could the charcoal-making process take?

• Up to 100 hours
• A week
• One day
• A few hours

What safety precaution did charcoal burners use to stay awake?

• They drank coffee
• They used a one-legged stool
• They worked in pairs
• They took naps

What was the final step in the charcoal-making process?

• Lighting the kiln
• Collecting wood
• Clearing the charcoal away
• Building the kiln

How did charcoal production impact local economies in Saxon times?

• It created jobs for many people
• It had no impact
• It led to the decline of forests
• It increased the price of wood

What did charcoal makers have to do after producing charcoal?

• Store it for winter
• Start the process over again
• Sell it immediately
• Use it to cook food