Question

Today, when people think of military weapons, images of bombs, tanks, fighter jets, and the
like _______________ (come) to mind. Yet, at one time, the simple bow and arrow
_____________________ (represent) the height of weapon technology. Up until the middle
of the 17th century in Europe and into the early 19th century in Eastern cultures, bowmen
firing arrows at enemies remained a key part of military strategy. Moreover, prior to
__________________ (use) in war, the bow and arrow _______________ (long use) for
hunting. Thus, the bow and arrows place in human history _________________
(overestimate).

Researchers have discovered evidence that suggests the introduction of the bow and arrow
occurred well over 10,000 years ago. Pieces apparently from bows and arrows dating back
18,000 years _______________ (find) in what is now Germany. Meanwhile, pieces of a
stone-tipped arrow from 10,000 years ago _________________ (discover) in Kenya. It
_______________ (interest) to note that, with the exception of most of Oceania, the use of
the bow and arrow spread to every place people lived.

Since the bow and arrow was so important around the world, it ________________ (not
surprise) that various versions of this weapon ___________________ (invent). Bows
__________________ (categorize) according to their material, length, shape, and design.
One common type is known as the recurve bow, which has tips that curve away from the
archer. In military campaigns centuries ago, longbows, which are roughly the same height as
the archers shooting them, were used to cause heavy damage or death to the enemy.
Another easily recognizable bow is the crossbow. With its unique design and trigger, it very
slightly resembles a gun. Once firearms ___________________ (become) popular, however,
the bow and arrows importance in fighting and hunting began to fade away.
Original essay (answer)

Today, when people think of military weapons, images of bombs, tanks, fighter jets, and the
like come to mind. Yet, at one time, the simple bow and arrow represented the height of
weapon technology. Up until the middle of the 17th century in Europe and into the early
19th century in Eastern cultures, bowmen firing arrows at enemies remained a key part of
military strategy. Moreover, prior to being used in war, the bow and arrow had long been
used for hunting. Thus, the bow and arrows place in human history cannot be
overestimated.

Researchers have discovered evidence that suggests the introduction of the bow and arrow
occurred well over 10,000 years ago. Pieces apparently from bows and arrows dating back
18,000 years were found in what is now Germany. Meanwhile, pieces of a stone-tipped
arrow from 10,000 years ago were discovered in Kenya. It is interesting to note that, with
the exception of most of Oceania, the use of the bow and arrow spread to every place
people lived.

Since the bow and arrow was so important around the world, it is not surprising that various
versions of this weapon were invented. Bows can be categorized according to their material,
length, shape, and design. One common type is known as the recurve bow, which has tips
that curve away from the archer. In military campaigns centuries ago, longbows, which are
roughly the same height as the archers shooting them, were used to cause heavy damage or
death to the enemy. Another easily recognizable bow is the crossbow. With its unique
design and trigger, it very slightly resembles a gun. Once firearms became popular, however,
the bow and arrows importance in fighting and hunting began to fade away.