Bronze was a superior material to stone for making tools and weapons during the Bronze Age. Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin that is harder than pure copper. Bronze held its shape after forming and could be cast into molds, allowing for standardized tools and weapons to be produced in large quantities.

1. Better than Stone- What was so good about bronze?

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