Iron weapons and tools largely replaced bronze weapons and tools after 1000 B.C. in the ancient Near East because
A) iron is stronger and more flexible than bronze.
B) iron ore was more common in the area than copper tin.
C) iron was more suitable for ritual purposes.
D) following the collapse of Minoan civilization, techniques for the manufacture of bronze were forgotten.
E) bronze weapons were no longer used.

Question

Iron weapons and tools largely replaced bronze weapons and tools after 1000 B.C. in the ancient Near East because
A) ​iron is stronger and more flexible than bronze.
B) ​iron ore was more common in the area than copper tin.
C) ​iron was more suitable for ritual purposes.
D) ​following the collapse of Minoan civilization, techniques for the manufacture of bronze were forgotten.
E) ​bronze weapons were no longer used.

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Iron ore was more common in the ancient Near East than copper and tin, the metals needed to create bronze. This made iron a more easily accessible and affordable material for weapons and tools.

Iron Weapons and Tools Largely Replaced Bronze Weapons and Tools