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Q: What did they use to fire guns before gunpowder was invented?
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Why was gunpowder so important?

becus guns would not fire


What were the uses for gunpowder when it was just invented in ancient china?

Gunpower was used for fireworks until guns were invented.


What civilization invented paper and gunpowder?

Paper and gunpowder were invented by China. The Chinese used gunpowder primarily for fireworks celebrations. Paper was utilized for writing. European found gunpowder useful for weapons. Canons and hand guns used it for war and warfare became even more deadly.


Is Gunpowder still used to make guns?

Gunpowder NEVER WAS used to make guns.


What guns did the ancient Egyptian army use?

None. They hadn't invented gunpowder, and weren't good enough at metal working.


What can gunpowder be used for?

gunpowder can be used for guns and fireworks


What did Europeans invent?

Gunpowder for guns


Is there a gun that is not powered by gunpowder?

Sure. Air guns don't use gunpowder.


When were guns invented?

Guns were first invented in the late 1200's. It was primitive, being only a steel pipe with a small hole where the gunner stuck a hot metallic stick igniting the powder and the pressure forcing the lead ball out of the barrel. Guns were not discovered,they were created in the early 14-1500's in old style England and other countries in Europe. Before firearms the Chinese invented gunpowder on accident as a chemical mistake


When were guns first invented?

Firearms (guns) did not exist in the prehistoric age. Firearms did not exist in ancient times. In fact, it was originally the Middle Ages when firearms (guns) were invented. During the Middle Ages, the Chinese invented gunpowder in the 9th century A.D. (800s A.D.). Then the Chinese invented firearms (guns) in the 14th century A.D. (1300s A.D.) during the Middle Ages. It was the 14th century A.D. in the Middle Ages when the Chinese invented firearms (guns).


How did guns evolve?

because, they've gotten to be made bigger & better over the years.


What is everything that uses gunpowder?

everything that is made out of gunpowder is guns as usuall and stuff like that