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How much did life change with more durable tools and weapons (The Bronze Age) and how do we know?

B – Better farming F – Fighting & hunting improved A – Advanced buildings C – Connections through trade T – Tasks & jobs changed

How did iron tools make farming easier and what was the impact of this?

Stronger & Sharper Plows
Better Sickles & Axes
More Durable Tools
IMPACT:
✅ Helped grow more food, leading to bigger communities ✅ Allowed people to do different jobs, not just farming ✅ Led to more trade and stronger societies.

The Bronze Age to Iron Age

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History

What crafts were made during the Bronze Age and how do we know?

Clothing and Weaving — made from wool and plant fibres Art and Ornaments —Jewellery, beads, and decorations Metalwork — Bronze tools, weapons and jewellery Pottery— Clay pots for cooking and storage Woodwork — Wooden carts, tools, and furniture

Timeline

What did Ancient Egypt have in common with other civilizations at that time?

Rivers: All civilizations, like Egypt (Nile), Indus Valley (Indus), Mesopotamia (Tigris and Euphrates), and Shang China (Yellow River), developed near rivers for water, farming and transport.
Writing: They all created writing systems to record information, such as hieroglyphs in Egypt and cuneiform in Mesopotamia.
Leaders: Civilizations had rulers or kings, such as Pharaohs in Egypt and emperors in Shang China.
Beliefs: They had religions and believed in gods or spirits that influenced their lives.
Buildings: They built impressive structures, like pyramids in Egypt, ziggurats in Mesopotamia and palaces in China.