MEDIEVAL, MIDDLE AGES/ AGE OF WAR Flashcards
body armors were heavy and limited their movements. the problem was eventually solved by the invention of the ____
chainmail
- since wars were widespread during the middle ages, great development in the weaponry technology also occurred.
- all sides must develop weaponries not only as offensive tools but also as defensive instruments.
war weapons
an optical instrument that helps in the observation of remote objects, was a great help for navigators during this time
Telescope
Together with the ____, the invention of the compass, oars, and rudders made sea travelling easier and safer
Telescope
Middle Ages was also known as the ____, the need for nautical inventions was high
Age of Exploration
they needed a device that could magnify things invisible to the eye. guided by the principles used for the invention of eyeglasses in earlier years, Zacharias Janssen was able to develop the
first compound microscope or microscope
was able to develop the first compound microscope.
Zacharias Janssen
The microscope was key in discovering new means in
preventing and curing various illnesses
was able to invent the printing press, a more reliable way of printing using a cast type.
Johann Gutenberg
- was invented to address the need for publishing books that would spread information to many people at a faster rate
- this invention also made works accessible to individuals who could not even write
printing press
- was marred by massive invasions and migrations.
- wars were prevalent during this time
- some of the most innovative minds came from this period
Medieval/Middle Ages/Age of War
4 inventions in medieval/middle ages/age of war
- Printing Press
- Microscope
- Telescope
- War weapons