Question | Answer |
The Romans relied on what? | extensive drilling and leadership |
The Greeks were? | highly organized, disciplined and had a large amount of foot soldiers |
First weapon used in siege warfare? | Catapults |
What was the simple development in the 6th century and a major advance in war? | The Stirrup |
What is Feudalism | Economic, social, and political system in medieval Europe in which land was given to knights in exchange for military service |
Code of conduct by which knights conducted themselves during battle | Chivalry |
Why did knights become obsolete? | Change in weapons |
"Medieval machine gun" | Long bow |
Bow using lever assembly to draw string | crossbow |
Weapon like the catapult | Trebuchet |
Like small hand-held canons? | Guns |
Why was the gun a significant advance in the mid-1800s? | You can fire in the prone position |
What gun was a significant advance in the mid-1800s? | Breech-loading rifle |
What made Naval Operations so significant? | could fight from a distance |
Significance of steamship? | Changed the job of a sailor and new sailor was more like a factory worker |
Other industries? | Railroads, factories, and Medical |
Advances? | Submarine and Airplane |
What is nationalism? | Pride in ones country |
What sparked early wars? | Differences between rulers |
What two wars were fought for democracy and nationalism? | French and American Revolutions |
What were three changes in warfare? | Research and Development on military technology, railroads and steamships, medical technology |
What was the most significant change in warfare? | Medical Technology |