WORLD CIVILIZATION

Detailed explanation-1: -The Hittites are mostly known for their use and manufacture of iron tools, weapons, and armor. Most civilizations during their time, could only smelt and work bronze, which was required the rare metal and ingredient tin. Because iron was more abundant than tin, iron metallurgy gave the Hittites a great advantage.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Hittites were famous for their skill in building and using chariots. They also pioneered the manufacture and use of iron. By 1300 the Hittite Empire bordered on Egypt and both powers vied for control of wealthy cities on the Mediterranean coast. This led to the Battle of Kadesh with Rameses II (1274 B.C.E.)

Detailed explanation-3: -Archeologists believe that iron was discovered by the Hittites of ancient Egypt somewhere between 5000 and 3000 BCE. During this time, they hammered or pounded the metal to create tools and weapons. They found and extracted it from meteorites and used the ore to make spearheads, tools and other trinkets.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Hittites manufactured advanced iron goods, ruled over their kingdom through government officials with independent authority over various branches of government, and worshipped storm gods.

Detailed explanation-5: -With iron it was possible to produce weapons not only superior to those of bronze but also much cheaper. These improvements made it possible to arm a large peasant infantry in order to challenge the military superiority of the chariot forces of the Late Bronze Age aristocracy, armed with bronze weapons.