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__ were most common, blade made of metal, handle from wood wrapped in a material for good grip. Good for close combat slashing.
__ were most common, blade made of metal, handle from wood wrapped in a material for good grip. Good for close combat slashing.
Swords
Bows were made from flexible woods, and the bowstring from animal gut/plant fibres. Arrows were made __, blade from metal, with feathers to stabilise in flight.
Bows were made from flexible woods, and the bowstring from animal gut/plant fibres. Arrows were made __, blade from metal, with feathers to stabilise in flight.
wood
Crossbows were more powerful bows, easy to use. Spears/lances were long wood sticks with pointed __ tips.
Crossbows were more powerful bows, easy to use. Spears/lances were long wood sticks with pointed __ tips.
metal
Maces were heavy, club-like weapons with spikes on the end, smashing through armour, made of __.
Maces were heavy, club-like weapons with spikes on the end, smashing through armour, made of __.
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Axes had a metal blade and a wooden handle, used by knights and regular __.
Axes had a metal blade and a wooden handle, used by knights and regular __.
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Which of the following weapons was primarily made of wood and used during sieges?
Which of the following weapons was primarily made of wood and used during sieges?
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Which weapon was a metal chain with a spiked ball on the end and was difficult to use?
Which weapon was a metal chain with a spiked ball on the end and was difficult to use?
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What were long wood sticks with pointed metal tips used for in combat?
What were long wood sticks with pointed metal tips used for in combat?
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Which weapon had a metal blade and a wooden handle and was used by knights and regular soldiers?
Which weapon had a metal blade and a wooden handle and was used by knights and regular soldiers?
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Which weapon was a heavy, club-like weapon with spikes on the end, designed to smash through armor?
Which weapon was a heavy, club-like weapon with spikes on the end, designed to smash through armor?
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Study Notes
Melee Weapons
- __ (blank) weapons were the most common, featuring a metal blade and a wooden handle wrapped in a material for a good grip, ideal for close combat and slashing.
Ranged Weapons
- Bows were made from flexible woods, with bowstrings crafted from animal gut or plant fibers.
- Arrows consisted of a metal blade, with feathers attached for stability in flight.
Siege Warfare
- Long wood sticks with pointed metal tips were used as Spears/Lances in combat.
Weapons of War
- Crossbows were more powerful bows, easy to use and highly effective.
- Maces were heavy, club-like weapons with spikes on the end, designed to smash through armor and made of metal.
- Axes featured a metal blade and a wooden handle, used by both knights and regular soldiers.
Weapons of Note
- A spiked ball on the end of a metal chain was a difficult-to-use weapon.
- The Flail, a metal chain with a spiked ball on the end, was a challenging weapon to wield.
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Test your knowledge of medieval weapons in this quiz! From swords to bows and crossbows, find out how much you know about these essential tools of medieval fighters.
