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The Magnetic Compass 221 B.C.
The Magnetic compass was invented during the Qin dynasty. It was invented circa 221-206 B.C. This was noticed by Chinese fortunetelling using lodestones. This a mineral composed of an iron oxide which aligns itself in a north-south direction.
http://inventors.about.com/od/cstartinventions/a/Compass.htm
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Porcelain 17th century B.C.
Porcelain was invented in China circa 17th century B.C. Porcelain is sometimes called fine china because of its delicate and refined appearance. Porcelain is a nice tool to make dolls, and china. http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/arts/porcelain.htm
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Battle of Yongiu
This battle took place in 765 A.D. This took blace during the An Shi rebellion. This war was between the An Lushan and the Tang army. The Tang army won this battle. -
Mar 4, 1279
Fireworks
Fireworkd were used against the Mongolian attacks. However, they were more of an explosion in the sky, or against a person like a gun that exploded. The invention was accident. A cook supposidly discovered black powder to use in fireworks and guns.
Sources: http://www.minnesota-china.com/education/emscitech/inventions.htm
http://ziptivity.wordpress.com/2011/06/30/head-to-sharon-ma-for-the-best-fireworks-display-south-of-boston/ -
Mail To China
President Lincoln signed a bill to let the U.S. send mail to China. This happened circa 1865. We were then able to send mail to CHina, however we could still recieve mail before that.
http://www.siegelauctions.com/enc/China/timeline.htm
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Communism
The founding of the Communism party was a reveloution for China. Communism is a theory or system of social organization based on the holding of all property in common, actual ownership being ascribed to the community as a whole or to the state.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/communism
http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/Evils%20in%20Government/Communism/barack_obama.htm -
Olympics
These olympics were unforgettable. They were the summer olympics in China. The opening ceremony included a song sung all in Chinese. They had people like of course, Bolt, and Micheal Phelps.
http://www.china.org.cn/olympic/node_1114380.htm
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Great Wall Of China
It took more than 20 dynastys to make this amazing defense mechanism for China. The Great Wall is well the greatest wall. It can be seen from space!
http://www.full-stop.net/2012/05/23/uncategorized/scott-beauchamp/hilary-mantel-the-great-wall-of-china/attachment/great-wall-of-china/
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Lao Tzu
Lao Tzu is known as the father of Taoism. He is a famous philoshiphor from China. Some of his famous quotes are," The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step", and " If you are deppresed you are living in the past, If you are anxious you are living in the future, If you are at peace you are living in the present." http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Philosophy/Taichi/lao.html
http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/2622245.Lao_Tzu
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