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Certainly they used knives and spoons at the table. They had used forks during ancient times, but gave them up as tableware early in the medieval times. They used forks in the kitchen, but not so much at the table until the end of the Early Middle Ages, when they began to become common again.

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What cutlery did the Romans use?

They had knives and spoons for food preparation and usually spoons for eating when they didn't use thier hands.


Did they have knives and forks in the middle ages?

Virtually everyone in the medieval period carried a knife. They were used at the table, and also as a tool for common daily tasks.Forks were less common. They were used in the Byzantine Empire, but spread very slowly into the rest of Europe. By the late medieval period forks were in use in Italy, but remained rare in most of the rest of Europe. Common tableware included spoons for soups, porridge, or other moist foods, but bread, meat, and other dry foods were simply eaten with the hands.


What did ancient civilizations use for knives and forks?

Ancient civilizations primarily used knives made from stone, bronze, or iron for cutting food. Forks were not commonly used until later; instead, people often used their fingers or knives to pick up food. In some cultures, like ancient Rome, short forks were used for serving or assisting in eating, but they were not widespread. Overall, dining utensils varied greatly by region and period, reflecting available materials and cultural practices.


Was feudalism in use during the Middle Ages?

Yes it was.


Which utensil did the pilgrims not have to use on Thanksgiving?

The colonists brought many eating and cooking utensils with them from Europe, including knives, spoons, and forks. The colonists were quite resourceful and would make many items they needed from wood.

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What did people do before forks?

Before forks were introduced, people primarily used their hands, knives, and spoons to eat. It was common for individuals to use a single knife for cutting and a spoon for scooping up food, with both hands being the primary utensils for consuming meals. Forks became popular in Europe during the Middle Ages and gradually replaced the practice of using hands for eating.


In history why didn't we use forks instead of spoons?

Society uses forks, spoons and knives.


What is the main use for recycled steel?

they make knives and forks with it!!


Do people in Madagascar use knives and forks?

Yes. I went there and they do.


Did they use forks and knives during Shakespeare's time?

Yes, forks had been introduced a couple of hundred years earlier and knives had been around forever.


What do oriental people use to eat insead of knives and forks?

Chopsticks


What do oriental people use to eat with instead of knives and forks?

Chopsticks!


What kind of weapons did they use in the 1700s?

forks and knives ffforksk and knivees:D


Who invented knives and forks?

The use of knives and forks can be traced back to ancient civilizations, but they were not commonly used together until the Renaissance period in Europe. Forks originated in the Middle East and were introduced to Europe in the 11th century, primarily in Italy. Knives have been used since prehistoric times for various purposes, including eating. The modern table fork, with its distinct design, became popular in the 16th and 17th centuries, evolving into the utensils we use today.


What do you use at dinner time as silverware?

forks,spoons,and knives.(COMMON SENSE!)