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Which came first, nails or screws?
Nails
The screw’s design was inspired by which ancient invention?
Archimedes’ screw
What material replaced bronze nails during the Roman era?
Iron
Early nails were made of what metal?
Bronze
Nails were first used by which ancient civilization?
Egyptians
Which fastener is better for things like door hinges?
Screws
Which holds tighter and can be removed easily?
Screws
Which is usually faster to use: nails or screws?
Nails
Screws became common for wood fastening during which century?
15th century
What tool do you use to drive a nail?
Hammer
What tool do you usually use with a screw?
Screwdriver (or drill)
What two common screw head types do we use today?
Flat and Phillips
True or False: Screws were used for building houses in Ancient Egypt.
False
True or False: Nails were once handmade by blacksmiths.
True
True or False: Both nails and screws are still used today because they have different purposes.
True
Fun Bonus: What happens if you hammer too hard and miss the nail?
You might bend the nail or hit your finger
