The Bronze Age: A Period of Innovation and Wealth

The video tutorial discusses the Bronze Age, a period when bronze was the primary metal used for making tools and weapons. It highlights the durability and societal value of bronze, especially in warfare. The tutorial also explains how archaeologists use bronze artifacts to determine social class in ancient societies. Finally, it outlines the three main historical periods of tool-making technology: the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, and the Iron Age.

What was the primary material used during the Bronze Age for making tools and weapons?

• Stone

• Iron

• Bronze

• Gold

Why was bronze not commonly used immediately after its introduction to Greece?

• It was too expensive

• It was too soft

• It was not discovered yet

• It was not durable

What can archaeologists infer from finding bronze tools and gold jewelry in graves?

• The person belonged to a rich class

• The person was a farmer

• The person was a warrior

• The person was a trader

Which of the following is NOT one of the three major periods in tool-making technology?

• Stone Age

• Copper Age

• Bronze Age

• Iron Age

Which period came after the Bronze Age in the history of tool-making technology?

• Copper Age

• Iron Age

• Silver Age

• Stone Age