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Period: 3000 BCE to Dec 31, 1400
Chinese History
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850 BCE
Gunpowder
Chinese alchemists accidentally discovered when they were using saltpeter to try and find secret to immortality. MILITARY TECHNOLOGY -
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paper money
A number of Chinese inventions enriched people’s everyday lives. Everyday Objects -
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paddlewheel boats
Paddlewheel boats were easy to maneuver, which made them
effective warships, Exploration and Travel -
Feb 15, 618
arched bridge
The new Chinese bridge used arches that were a smaller part, or segment, of a circle. This made the bridges broader and flatter than
semicircular arches could. Exploration and Travel -
Feb 15, 850
Game Cards
Printers used woodblock printing to make the cards from thick paper. Famous artists drew the designs that appeared on the backs
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Feb 15, 950
flamethrowers
gunpowder mixed with oil. The Chinese used them to spray enemies with a stream of fire. Military Technology -
Feb 14, 960
rockets
. a black powder made of saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfur. At first, rockets were used only in fireworks. Later, the Chinese used them as weapons. Military Technology -
Feb 15, 960
magnetic compass
Chinese were using this type of compass to help them navigate on long voyages. People still use the same kind of device today.. Exploration and Travel
