Weapons and Technology Flashcards
1
Q
What replaced the longbow.
A
The musket
2
Q
What were the advantages of muskets?
A
Could pierce armour
Cheaper to mass produce bullets instead of arrows
3
Q
Why did the longbow die out?
A
Villages and towns got bigger so reduced ability to train
Took years to train someone to use a longbow properly
4
Q
What happened to armour in this period?
A
Reduction as it was not effective against bullets
5
Q
What happened to the power of the cannon?
A
Reduced
6
Q
Why were cannons less effective in siege warfare?
A
New earth filled walls deflected cannons
7
Q
Were cannons used more in pitched battles?
A
Yes
