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What was the Field of the cloth of Gold?
It was a meeting in the early 16th century where King Henry of the time met up with the french king and had a feast and a discussion about war. Definition Cloth of Gold was a fabric woven with thin strands of gold interspersed with more traditional materials, often silk. It might be used for clothing or for a ceremonial cloth used as a canopy for thrones.
When was the guilloche pattern first used on furniture?
The guilloche pattern was first used in the 16th century. They generally began being used around 1540, and were very popular for a time.
What was the gold prospectors?
Gold prospectors were individuals who sought to find and extract gold, typically during gold rushes in various parts of the world, such as California in the mid-19th century. They often used methods like panning, sluicing, and mining to locate and harvest gold from rivers, streams, and mountainous regions. The activities of gold prospectors significantly contributed to the economic development of many areas but also led to environmental changes and conflicts with Indigenous populations. Their adventures are often romanticized in popular culture as tales of fortune and hardship.
What is the original phrase for your name is mud?
In the 16th Century the word 'mud' was used to describe anything that was worthless and was linked with other English phrases such as 'dragged through the mud - mud in your eye. In the 19th century more phrases came into being, such as 'as thick as mud - as rich as mud - as fat as mud'. It was only a matter of time before the word was used in connection with someone's name. Thus an insult came into being as 'your name is mud' meaning you are unpopular.
What century followed the first century BC?
The first century AD (Anno Domini, frequently CE for Common Era is now used in place of AD). There was no century long period called the zeroth century.
What were three common medicines in the 16th century?
what were three common medecines used in the 16th century england
When were hornbooks used?
from the 16th to 17th century
What were common words used in the 16th century that are used today?
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When was sidewalk chalk first used?
16th century
What was the jewelry in the 16th century?
The jewelry in the 16th century included gemstones that were cut in smooth and rounded shapes rather than faceted like today's stones. Pearls and ribbon were often used in place of gems and gold. Jewelry was often sewed onto clothing as well.
Did the Spanish still Inca gold?
Yes, the Spanish plundered a significant amount of gold from the Inca Empire during their conquest in the 16th century. The gold was taken back to Spain and used to finance further conquests and enrich the Spanish Empire.
What century were plus and minus signs in math first used?
the 16th century, specifically 1544.
Who said god gold and glory?
the spanish and European explorers in the 15th and 16th century used this as motive to explore wherever they went lul
Inventions invented in 16th century which are still used?
it is the spinnig wheel
Which substances is called the 'liquid gold'?
Liquid gold is a fine suspension of gold in an oil used as paint.
What was the st basil's cathedral used for?
it was used as a cathedral from the 16th to the 19th century, but is now used as a museum!!
What is the county town of Bucks?
Aylesbury. It used to be Buckingham, but it changed in the 16th Century.
