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Trebuchets were used to throw stones--or dead animals--with great accuracy.
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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.
When was Trebuchet MS created?
Trebuchet MS was created in 1996.
What does trebuchet mean?
Trebuchet is catapult that uses weight to fire.
What was the weapon used to hurl boulders horizontally against an enemy's walls?
trebuchet
