Iron age is so named because during this time iron mostly replaced _________ in implements and weapons, beginning in the Middle East and South-eastern Europe.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. bronze.
The Iron Age is a period in history that followed the Bronze Age and is characterized by the widespread use of iron for tools and weapons. This transition from bronze to iron had significant cultural and technological impacts.
In the Middle East and Southeastern Europe, it started around 1200 BCE. Other regions, such as Sub-Saharan Africa and Northern Europe, entered the Iron Age later.