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Period: 3000 BCE to
Chinese History
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Period: 3000 BCE to Dec 31, 1400
Chinese Histoy
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2700 BCE
Tea
Tea was usually drank for medicine and tea had become a hugely popular everyday beverage throughout China. Tea farmers grow small tea trees or shrubs on high ground usually above 4,000 feet ,and when the trees are ready for harvest, only new-growth leaves are picked. Drink -
250
Compass
Ancient Chinese compasses were pieces of a magnetic mineral called lodestone the way they work was Earth magnetic pull point the compass north and south. They used the compass on voyages and travels. Science and Technology -
Jan 1, 650
Printer woodblock
This invention first drew symbols on paper. After they waited for the glue to dry, the printer carved out the wood around the characters, leaving the characters raised on the wood. Art and Culture -
Feb 17, 750
Mechanical Clock
Ancient China developed the first mechanical clock in about the 8th century, the clock was more accurate than earlier timekeeping devices, such as sundials and hourglasses. Time Teller -
Jan 1, 800
Game Cards And Paper Money
In the 9th century the game of card were made with paper money following behind it.Famous artists drew the designs that appeared on the backs of the cards and in the 1300's the were introduce in Europe. Game/Currency -
Jan 1, 850
Gunpowder
An powerful powder that was accidentally made by alchemists who working with substance called saltpeter. They looking for something that would allow them to live forever. Military Technology -
Jan 1, 950
Flamethower
Using the gunpowder and mixed with oil the Chinese made a flamethrower. The flamethrower was the first weapon that was created. The Chinese used them to spray enemies with a stream of fire. Military Technology -
The Arch Bridge
a Chinese engineer completed a new type of arched bridge to help with traveling over canals. This made the bridges broader and flatter than semicircular arches could and this was called Called a sentimental arch bridge.
