The cannon was a very large-calibre cannon designed by Orban, a cannon engineer. Cannons were still very new. It was one of the largest cannons ever built and helped a lot in battle.

It was used in the Ottoman Empire between the 15th and 19th centuries.

The Paloş had a straight or slightly curved blade it was sharp. It had a simple handle and was mainly used by soldiers on horseback for slashing.

The Paloş was made for cavalry to use in battle, especially for fast and powerful attacks.

1. Name: Composite Bow

2. Time Period: From the 12th to the 14th century, the Mongols used this.

3. Design: Small but mighty, composed of wood, horn, and sinew.

4. Use: For quick, long-range attacks during combat, mounted archers employ this weapon.

5. Impact: By enabling swift, mobile combat, it assisted the Mongols in capturing large territories.

Summary: The nunchaku, or "nunchi," was used in Okinawa, Japan, from the 15th to 19th centuries. It has two short wooden sticks connected by a rope or chain. It was mainly used for self-defense and martial arts. While it was good for close fights, it didn’t play a big role in large battles because it was best for close-range combat and needed special skill to use.

Grade/section: 9(o)