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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.
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Where was the gunpowder hidden in the gunpowder plot?
They hid the gunpowder underneath a pile of coal in the cellar underneath the House of Lords, in parliament.
Why was battle of panipat important?
The battle of panipat was important because in it the gunpowder was introduced by Zahir Uddin Babur and he defeated Ibrahim Lodi of The Delhi sultanate under the rule of Nusrat Shah the ruler of Bengal.....!!
Why did the gunpowder plot not succeed?
Guido Fawlkes was found the night before checking the gunpowder
How did gunpowder spread from China to all over the world?
Polo brought back gunpowder to Europe and soon people were using the Silk Road to bring back goods including gunpowder.
Why was gunpowder made?
for fireworks
The invention of gunpowder was introduced to the English?
Chinese
How did the invention of gunpowder impact the world?
It introduced new weapons.
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.
What was NOT a technological innovation introduced during World War 2?
Gunpowder
Which two inventions were first introduced by Tang and Song China?
The compass and gunpowder
How did Johannes Gutenberg discover gunpowder fireworks?
He didn't . He made the printing press in Germany in 1436 and gunpowder was introduced to Europe in the 1200's when Polo brought it back from China. Guttenburg had nothing to do with gunpowder.
Were did the word gunpowder come from?
The word itself is English.
When did high-walled castles stop being effective?
They stopped being effective when gunpowder was introduced
How do say gunpowder in Chinese?
Gunpowder in Chinese: 火药 hǔo yào Sounds Like this in English: Whore yee-aw
Who invented gunpowder to the English?
Roger Bacon is often considered the first European to describe a mixture containing the essential ingredients of gunpowder.
When was English introduced in Fiji?
English was introduced in Fiji on the early arrivals of Missionaries from Britain.
Who thought up the gunpowder plot?
a group of provintional English catholics.
