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Gunpowder


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Match the number with the definition!


Vocabulary Choices:

1. gunpowder 2. invention 3. history
4. inventor 5. publish 6. saltpeter
7. sulfur 8. charcoal 9. chivalry
10. knight 11. musket 12. battle


1. to prepare and offer (books, etc.) for sale
2. noble qualities
3. fight or struggle
4. a thing invented
5. yellow chemical
6. a gun
7. explosive powder
8. person who invents
9. man of honor
10. course of human events
11. form of carbon
12. salty, white mineral


Gunpowder

Gunpowder is one of the oldest inventions. It brought about great changes in history.

The inventor of gunpowder is not really known. Many believe that the Chinese used gunpowder first. In the year 1242, an Englishman, Roger Bacon, published directions to make gunpowder. His directions included saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal. Today these same materials are still used to make gunpowder.

Knighthood was ended with the invention of gunpowder. The period of history known as the "age of chivalry" was a time of fighting knights. They were equipped with lances, horses, and heavy armor. After gunpowder was invented, muskets were found to be more effective in battle.


Questions:

Remember, spelling counts!

13. _____ published directions to make gunpowder..


14. The invention of gunpowder ended _____ .


15. Gunpowder is made from saltpeter, sulfur, and _____ .


16. The _____ were thought to be the first ones to have used gunpowder.


17. Knights were equipped, with lances, horses and heavy _____ .


18. In battle _____ were found to be more effective.