Bronze Age
The time when humans first learned to make tools and art from bronze.
What is it?
The Bronze Age was a period in history when people started making tools, weapons, and art from bronze. Bronze is a metal made by mixing copper and tin. This happened at different times in different places. In China, the Bronze Age began around 2000 BCE. The Shang Dynasty bronze vessel is an example of Bronze Age art.
Why it matters
The Bronze Age was a big step forward because bronze is harder than stone or copper. It allowed people to make better tools and weapons. It also led to the creation of beautiful art like the bronze vessel.
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