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2700 BCE
Tea
Tea was made by letting tea leaves sit in boiling water. It was created in 2700 BC but it was mostly made for medicine. It didn't start to be used as a regular drink until the 8th century BC. INDUSTRY -
150
Paper
The Chinese invented paper making with hemp around the second century. Then they started making it with the bark of a mulberry tree. INDUSTRY -
Feb 15, 650
Printing
Printing was created in the seventh century. The ancient Chinese used the woodblock technique to print paper. They drew symbols on the paper and then glued the paper on a wood block. He then carved the wood leaving the symbols raised. INDUSTRY -
Feb 16, 750
Mechanical clock
The mechanical clock was invented in the 8th century. It was more accurate than previous time keeping devices. The clock was a wheel that made a complete turn once every 24 hours. EVERYDAY OBJECTS -
Feb 16, 800
Paper Money
The ancient Chinese invented paper money in the late 8th early 9th century. Like the cards the money was made using the woodblock printer. EVERYDAY OBJECTS -
Feb 15, 850
Gunpowder
Gunpowder was made by accident by a Chinese alchemist by accident. He was looking for a mixture for eternal life and he mixed up gunpowder. MILITARY TECHNOLOGY -
Feb 16, 850
Game cards
The Ancient Chinese created the game cards in the 9th century. Printers used the woodblock printer to create the cards out of thick paper. EVERYDAY OBJECTS -
Feb 15, 950
Flamethrower
The first weapon that the ancient Chinese made from gunpowder was the flamethrower. It is a mixture of gunpowder and oil. The mixture sprayed enemies with a stream of fire. MILITARY TECHNOLOGY -
Feb 15, 1300
Rocketry
Rockets were powered by a black powder made from saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfur. At first rockets were used for fireworks, then they were used for war. MILITARY TECHNOLOGY
