Technology

__Technology of the Middle Ages __ By Timmy The Middle Ages were very harsh days of life. They had many tools to use but still it was harsh. They had technology that we still use today. horse shoe, hammer, axe, basket, handsaw, and the pitch fork. Some tools they had, have been transported by the Silk Road from China. For example gun powder arrived around 1485 C.E. Paper also arrived to Europe by 1270 C.E. from China. The people also used animals. __Tools of Destruction __

Do you know what **Tools of Destruction** is? Tools of destruction is war or killing too. Like swords, ax, and crossbow. Knights use tools too! They use weapons and Armor. Armor is a suit the covers the knight. I it was invented in the late Middle Ages. Before the armor "tool of defense" was invented another kind of defense was invented. It is called chain mail.
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**Websites** Technology During the Middle Ages. [] Castles-of-Britain.com. 2001-2008. [] **Animation** Dinamobomb. []