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No, the trebuchet became obselete along with the catapult in the mid 1300's because gunpowders ability as a seig weapon and its smaller size and easy portability made gunpowder much more impressive
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Trebuchets are no longer used for warfare, but they are used for sport. Competitions include such things as trying to throw a pumpkin farthest.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoTo toss things at the enemy over fairly large distances. You could toss a big rock, or even a dead cow.
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∙ 13y agoit is used for pumpkin tossing and for experiments
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∙ 13y agoa trebuchet is used to put people in and shoot them at brick walls :D
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Why aren't trebuuchets used anymore?
The trebuchet stopped being used when the rulers discovered gun powder and the trebuchet lost fame and was forgotten.
What country was the trebuchet developed in?
The trebuchet was made in China, however, was used in Muslim and christain countries around the Mediterainean.
What is trebuchet used for today?
it is used for pumpkin tossing and for experiments
Who invented the first trebuchet?
A trebuchet is defined as a machine used in medieval siege warfare for hurling large stones or other missiles. The first trebuchet was invented by the Chinese in the 4th century BC.
Was trebuchet used in Egyptian civilization?
No. The Egyptian civilization had fallen before the trebuchet was developed (China, 3rd/4th centuries AD).
Is the trebuchet still used to day?
Interestingly enough it is, just not for military uses. There is a contest called, "Punkin Chunkin" every year that has a trebuchet division. There are also several performance artists who throw things with trebuchet.
What are the similarities between a catapult and a trebuchet?
a trebuchet is a type of catapult. it used a counter weight
What battles was the trebuchet in?
The most famous battle was probably the siege of Stirling where King Edward used the famous "Warwolf" trebuchet to level the Scots. They were also used in almost every siege in the Crusades.
What are trebuchet used for?
Trebuchets are massive catapults that were used in the Middle Ages in siege warfare.
What were trebuchet used for?
Trebuchets were used to throw stones--or dead animals--with great accuracy.
What does trebuchet mean?
Trebuchet is catapult that uses weight to fire.
When was Trebuchet MS created?
Trebuchet MS was created in 1996.
