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2017 BCE
Tea
For several thousands years tea was drunk as mostly medicine. However, by the 8th century CE tea had become a hugely popular beverage throughout China. -
Jan 1, 850
Gunpowder
Chinese alchemists accidentally discovered when trying to find the secret eternal life. Military Technology -
Paper
Paper making became an important industry in China. For more than 500 years, the Chinese were the only people in the world who knew the secret of paper making. -
Compass
The compass is a magnetized needle that alings itself with earths magnetic poles so that one end points towards north and the other south. -
Paper money
Paper money was invented with wood blocks song printers were using multiple wood blocks to print each bill by 1107. -
Game cards
Game cards were invented in China. In the 9th century. -
Printing
The printer first drew characters (symbols) on paper. Then glued the paper on a wooden block. Then carved out the wood around characters leaving them raised on the wood. -
Porcelain
Chines porcelain became a prized item for trade. Europeans did not learn to make porcelain until the 18th century. Many people still think chinese porcelain is the finest in the world. -
Rocket technology
At first rockets were used as fireworks. Later the Chinese used them as weapons. They even developed a two stage rocket for armies. -
Period: to Dec 31, 1400
3000 BCE to 1400 CE
