NST_2602 Questions And Answers Bank 1
Question 1.
− Iron age.
− The iron age is a period which came straight after the stone and bronze age.
This is when smelting technology was developed, countries across all
continents were developing tools and weapons from iron and steel. Countries ...
− Iron age.
− The iron age is a period which came straight after the stone and bronze age.
This is when smelting technology was developed, countries across all
continents were developing tools and weapons from iron and steel. Countries
across Europe used iron to make cheaper but stronger tools. This period was
not very advanced but the development of iron made it possible for people
to expand their villages and cities as iron being a strong material, it allowed
people to clear land of trees and debris more effectively.
• Age of exploration.
− This is a period that came after the renaissance era, where a lot of
technology had already been developed and also a lot of military technology
had been advanced with a lot of western explorers looking to find new trade
routes through Africa, China and India. This is a time where new maps and
charts were being developed and a lot of European powers were looking to
discover and conquer. The age of exploration was rooted in the new
technologies and ideas that came about in the renaissance. It also included
the development and advancement of navigation systems and ship building.
European countries had been more advanced in ship building and weaponry
hence they went out into the world not only to discover but to conquer and
expand their powers.
• 21 century.
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− This is the time we are living in today. Technology is developing rapidly.
People have conquered and colonized most of the earth and are now looking
outwards into interstellar travel. Everyone on the planet is more connected
than ever as a result o broadband internet. Medication is improving everyday
and people are living longer. Physics has been more advanced and people are
being educated about the world we living in and from an early age. Power
and energy are easily accessible and traveling within society if faster and
easier.
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