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What was the first weapon used by Hittites?

chariot


How does the first law of motion apply to catapults?

The cannon ball is not in motion until the fire and gunpowder pushes it upward and out of the cannon.


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.


How was a cannon fired?

A cannon was fired by first priming the touch hole with gunpowder, then loading a projectile, such as a cannonball, followed by adding more gunpowder as a charge. The cannon was then aimed, and the fuse or a lit wick was used to ignite the gunpowder in the touch hole or the cannon’s main charge. This ignition created a rapid expansion of gases, which propelled the projectile out of the barrel with significant force. Fire safety and proper positioning were crucial to ensure the safety of the crew operating the cannon.


Who was the Chariot first used by as a weapon?

The oldest may be from the Hittite Anitta text 18th Century BCE which mentions 40 teams of horses


What are the contributions of Hittites?

they contributed the first war chariot and they are the first blacksmiths of iron and steelThey were the first to manufacture iron tools and weapons which were much better than bronze. They established an empire with Hatussas as its capital.


Who made the first gunpowder cannon?

We don't know his name, or the exact date, but in the 1500's in China, a sort of metal vase started appearing. These held a charge of gunpowder, and a projectile- either a stone ball, or a large arrow. These developed over a period of time into the cannon we know today. Bertold Schwartz ( Germany, 1318-1384) . He invented the first brass cannon.


When was the first exploding shell created?

The exploding shell is older than the cannon. Among the first uses of gunpowder was to create bombs or grenades- a casing filled with gunpowder and a fuse. This could be thrown, catapulted, slung, etc. Early cannon used shot (solid projectiles) or shell (hollow, gunpowder filled). In the Star Spangled Banner, the term "bombs bursting in air" refers to an exploding shell.


Where were the first guns made?

Gunpowder came before the gun and was made in China. It was first used to treat skin infections and the in the 10 th century the Chinese Fire Lance was developed. This is considered by historians as the first gun. By the 13 th century gunpowder had reached Europe and the cannon was produced in 1320 in Italy. The cannon was the primary use of the gunpowder until the lock was developed in the 15th century. Samuel Colt is given the credit for the invention of the pistol.


Who is a cannon?

It is a weapon that is like a long lopsided barrel made of metal. When loaded its shoots out gunpowder and fire. It was first used in the 1700's. To do something in cannon is to have a group of people do something one after the other.


Were the Hyskos the first to use the chariot?

The chariot was developed from 1700BCE to 500BCE. The oldest chariots have been found in the Ural Mountains. The parts of development of the chariot was the horse, the wheel, and the use of the bow. It is not clear why humans invented the chariot before riding the horse. The bow was invented around the second millennium BCE. The first reference to charioteers in the civilized world is from Syria around 1800BCE. The Hittites established their first kingdom with the help of chariots in 1700BCE, the Hurrians used it to penetrate the Middle East, and the Hyskos in 1650BCE. So, as you can see they did not invent the chariot, but were somewhat late to the party.


What was the first group to rule after Hammurabi?

The first group to rule after Hammurabi was Hittites.