CIVILIZATION
HITTITE
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Question
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4-spoked wheels
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8-spoked wheels
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2 horses
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4 horses
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bronze tires
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Detailed explanation-1: -It was initially used for ancient warfare during the Bronze and Iron Ages, but after its military capabilities had been superseded by light and heavy cavalries, chariots continued to be used for travel and transport, in processions, for games, and in races.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Monteleone chariot is an Etruscan chariot dated to c. 530 BC, considered one of the world’s great archaeological finds. It was originally uncovered at Monteleone di Spoleto and is currently a star attraction in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Egyptians knew two types of chariots, the war-chariot which had six-spoked wheels while the carriage chariots had only four spokes. The six spoked wheels could be made lighter and were better supported than the heavier four spoked wheels, making the whole chariot more reliable.