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3500 BCE
Parasol
Using oil paper and bamboo, the parasol was used to keep water and UV radiation off of the people of China -
2696 BCE
Silk
Using special breeds of moths, the woman of China would unwind the cocoons and remove the silk inside -
700 BCE
Crossbow
A handheld weapon that consisted of a trigger, horizontal bow, and a charge mechanism, this fired powerful bolts over large distances -
300 BCE
Lacquer
A tree sap or artificial compound used for polishing or as a coat, such as for porcelain -
220 BCE
Porcelain
What is referred to as China, these ceramic dishware are very popular in trade and plating -
200 BCE
Compass
Originally used for fortune telling and geomancy, this magnetized tool helped many explorers, seafarers, pilots and more to navigate their way -
100 BCE
Paper
A revolutionary discovery made from wood, it's uses were limitless from literature, art, messages, notes, formulas, data, currency and more -
132
Earthquake Monitor
Also called a seismometer, this device used bronze toads, balls and dragons, when seismic activity would show the ball would fall from the compass oriented dragons mouth and into the toads to notify anyone put in charge to watch it -
200
Wheelbarrow
A wooden cart used to transport materials, bodies, tools and more, also called the "Wooden Ox" back in ancient China -
618
Suspension Bridge
A pathway suspended in the air with rope or iron chains, aided in crossing large gaps in valleys and rivers -
700
Paper Money
Replaced metals and jewels, easier to stockpile and carry but also created inflation and counterfeiting -
850
Gunpowder
Highly flammable powder created by charcoal, sulfur, and saltpeter, used in fireworks, cannons, firearms and more -
1000
Printing Press
Carved wooden blocks being used as ink templates, this evolved into clay and ceramic characters -
1127
Fishing Reel
A small wheel on the side of a fishing rod with string wound up inside, a crank alongside to reel back in the line
