The invention of the bow and arrow is considered one of the significant advancements of humanity in terms of tool use and warfare.
Questions
1. When did humans start using the bow and arrow?
A: 200,000 BC
B: 70,000 – 65,000 BC
C: 35,000 – 10,000 BC
D: 10,000 – 6,000 BC
The use of the bow and arrow is considered an important advancement of humanity.
2. When did humans start using arrows?
A: 17,500 BC
B: 12,000 BC
C: 20,000 BC
D: 9,500 BC
3. What materials were the first bows and arrows made from?
A: Wood
B: Bamboo
C: Reed
4. How old is the oldest bow that has been excavated?
A: 7,000 BC
B: 10,000 BC
C: 12,000 BC
D: 21,000 BC
5. When was the bow used in combat first recorded?
A: Bronze Age
B: Neolithic Era
C: Mesolithic Era
D: Paleolithic Era
6. How many basic types of bows and arrows were invented by humans?
A: 2
B: 3
C: 6
D: 9
Answers
Question 1: Answer: B: 70,000 – 65,000 BC. The earliest evidence of the bow and arrow appearing in primitive society was discovered in the Sibudu Cave in South Africa. Archaeologists found stone arrowheads dating from 70,000 to 65,000 BC.
Question 2: Answer B: 12,000 BC. The oldest evidence of using bows for shooting arrows dates back to around 12,000 BC, based on wooden and flint arrows found in the Ahrensburg Valley north of Hamburg.
Question 3: Answer A: Wood. The construction of bows and arrows is quite simple, consisting of a bow, bowstring, and arrow. Initially, the bow and arrows were made from materials such as bamboo and wood, while the bowstring was woven from leather, animal sinew, and vines.
Question 4: Answer A: 7,000 BC. The oldest and most well-preserved bows were discovered in a bog near Holmegaard, Denmark, in 1944. Due to the excellent preservation in the oxygen-free environment of the bog, these bows have retained their shape after 7,000 years. The Holmegaard bow measures between 150 cm and 170 cm in length.
Question 5: Answer B: Neolithic Era. Bows are primarily classified into three types: Short Bow, Composite Bow, and Long Bow. The Long Bow is considered the most powerful type, capable of shooting armored arrows up to 400 meters. English archers elevated this bow to legendary status, using it effectively against various infantry units, including cavalry.
Question 6: Answer B – 3: Bows are primarily classified into three types: Short Bow, Composite Bow, and Long Bow. The Long Bow is considered the most powerful type and can shoot armored arrows up to 400 meters. English archers made this bow legendary by using it to counter various infantry units, including cavalry.
