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Which metal is mixed with copper to make bronze, and was the reason for the tin trade in Cornwall?
Which metal is mixed with copper to make bronze, and was the reason for the tin trade in Cornwall?
- Iron
- Aluminium
- Tin (correct)
- Steel
What is the magical property of tin that made it a valuable material for making cans?
What is the magical property of tin that made it a valuable material for making cans?
- It is magnetic
- It is rust-free (correct)
- It is lightweight
- It is heat-resistant
What was the significance of the tin trade in Cornwall during the Bronze Age?
What was the significance of the tin trade in Cornwall during the Bronze Age?
- It allowed for the production of utilitarian tools
- It allowed for the distribution of tin across Western Europe
- It led to the birth of the Bronze Age
- It made Cornwall the center of an international arms trade (correct)
What is the main reason people were drawn to Cornwall during the Bronze Age?
What is the main reason people were drawn to Cornwall during the Bronze Age?
What is the magical property of tin that made it a valuable material for making bronze?
What is the magical property of tin that made it a valuable material for making bronze?
What was the main use of bronze in the Bronze Age?
What was the main use of bronze in the Bronze Age?