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How were catapults used during the Renaissance?
The advent of gunpowder and cannons during the Renaissance led to a disuse of catapults for military purposes.
Did the ancient Egyptians have catapults?
No, they didn't if they didn't buy them or copy them, they were invented in the roman empire under Caesar rule.
What material were ancient catapults made from?
catapults are made out of rope wood and maybe animal hide
Why do you use catapults?
Catapults were useed to throw things over castle walls to kill your enemy.
Did the renaissance have catapults?
yes
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