STS-MIDTERM-TRANSES

Longbow

A powerful and accurate weapon used during the Middle Ages, contributing to the decline of the medieval knight class and famously employed by the English in the Hundred Years' War.

Trebuchet

A mechanical artillery device that revolutionized medieval siege warfare by using gravity-powered counterweights to hurl large stones over long distances, first utilized in the eastern Mediterranean and later in the Crusades and Latin West.

Plate Armour

Advanced personal armor made of metal plates that became prevalent by the end of the 14th century, offering superior protection compared to chain mail.

Wheelbarrow

A versatile tool used in construction, mining, and farming, with the earliest depictions dating back to the 13th century in Northwestern Europe.

Printing Press

A groundbreaking technological innovation developed by Johann Gutenberg in the 15th century, enabling the mass production of books and leading to higher literacy rates and the spread of ideas across Europe.

Scientific Revolution

The period marked by the emergence of modern science in Europe during the late Renaissance and continuing through the 18th century, characterized by significant advancements in various fields of science and technology.

Johannes Kepler

A prominent figure in the Scientific Revolution who formulated the laws of planetary motion, including the three laws published in 1609, revolutionizing the understanding of celestial mechanics.

Industrial Revolution

A period of rapid industrial growth and technological advancements that began in the late 18th century, leading to significant changes in manufacturing, transportation, and societal structures.

Louis Pasteur

Known as the father of microbiology, Pasteur made groundbreaking contributions to the field, including the development of pasteurization, the germ theory of disease, and vaccines for rabies.

Internet

A global computer network that revolutionized communication and information exchange, with origins dating back to Nikola Tesla's early concepts and significant developments in the 20th century.