Certainly.
A flint and a price of steel was used to light fires pre 1660, after that matches were the most popular form of lighting a fire
If there is an "emergency". Such as the power going out. We also use it for light, like in the woods, a campfire for example. we use it to start control fires, we use it to START fires, we use it everywhere, we're just so used to it, it's oblivious to us how much we use them!
friction
Most people light fires for warmth. Others do it for desctruction, and those people are called arsonists.
matches u need to use a special striker to light them
matches (if two things are the same) = Übereinstimmungen matches (to light a cigarette with) = Streichhölzer / Zündhölzer
with the matches eventually you'll get a lanturn need the matches and to light it when you look for the jersey devil
No, matches do not light due to friction. Matches light when the friction of striking them against a rough surface ignites the phosphorus or sulfur in the match head, causing a chemical reaction that creates a flame.
Safety matches are not exactly safe but are "Safer" that standard matches as they will not light in unforseen situations such as in your pocket.
Matches were invented as a convenient way to start fires without the need for flint and steel. They provided a safer and more portable option for creating fire compared to other methods such as rubbing sticks together. The invention of matches revolutionized fire-starting techniques and made it easier for people to light fires for warmth, cooking, and various other purposes.
Before electricity, people used candles, oil lamps, and wood fires to create light. Candles were made from beeswax or tallow, while oil lamps used fuel such as whale oil or kerosene. Wood fires provided both heat and light, but were less portable and required constant attention.