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The.invention if gunpowder was introduced to the English?
Gunpowder is the first explosive substance mankind learned to use and was one of the four great inventions of ancient China. The Chinese used gunpowder as early as 800-1000 AD, for fireworks and later for weapons. It was not in widespread use in Europe until around the 1300s. Gunpowder reached Europe through the Silk Road trade.
What were the gunpowder aiming to achieve?
The Chinese invented it for fireworks and to use in war. The Europeans made weapons to use it.
When did the Chinese first use gunpowder as a weapon?
919 A.D. They first used it for cannons
Europeans explorers first used gunpowder to take enslaved captives where?
European explorers began to use gunpowder in order to take slaves captive. This was first done on the continent of Africa.
Why did the gunpowder plot start?
because king james treated the cathloics really badly so the cathloics tried to kill him
Gunpowder empires were empires that?
Gunpowder empires were empires that focused the bulk of their army and military tactics on the use of gunpowder and guns. Most of the warfare that they went into was accomplished from afar.
What did military services use to open gunpowder envelopes?
In the colonial period, they opened them with their teeth.
When did Europe start using gunpowder?
The use of gunpowder started in Europe during the late 13th century. It was Roger Bacon, who introduced gunpowder and in 1353 the first gunpowder cannon was invented by Berthold Schwarz.
Did the Romans use gunpowder?
Ancient Romans did not use gunpowder. Gunpowder was invented by China around the middle ages.
What did the Chinese use gunpowder for?
They used gunpowder for fireworks and weapons.
Why did they use gunpowder?
Who?
How long has gunpowder been in use?
Gunpowder was invented by the Ancient Chinese. Gunpowder came to Europe in the 1260s.
What is the collective noun of gunpowder?
There is no specific collective noun for gunpowder, in which case, you use an appropriate noun suited to the situation a pound of gunpowder, a flask of gunpowder, a box of gunpowder, etc.
Was gunpowder used in guns for was in the 15th centery?
All guns use gunpowder (gun+powder= gunpowder). The 15th century saw early crude guns first being used, including use in war. However, the early guns were not accurate nor reliable, and the military still used bows, swords, lances and pikes MUCH more frequently than guns.
What is the 11th century artillery?
Bows & arrows. Slings, Javelins. Gunpowder will not arrive for several hundred years, and even when it does it will have little military use for a century thereafter.
Why do you use fireworks on guy Fawkes day?
because of the GUNPOWDER and GUNPOWDER is in fireworks
Is there a gun that is not powered by gunpowder?
Sure. Air guns don't use gunpowder.
