Chinese Discoveries & Inventions

By hobanhan
  • Period: 3000 BCE to 1400 BCE

    Chinese History

  • 950 BCE

    Flamethrower

    Flamethrower
    From the gunpowder invention they were able to use it in their first weapon the flamethrower. Early flamethrowers contained gunpowder mixed with oil.They were used to spray enemies with a stream of fire. MILITARY TECHNOLOGY
  • 850 BCE

    Gunpowder

    Gunpowder
    Discovered acidentally by alchemist who were working with a substance called saltpeter. They were looking for something that would allow them to live forever. MILITARY TECHNOLOGY
  • 750 BCE

    Tea

    Tea
    The chinese have been drinking tea since 2700 BC they would soak a leaf in boiling water. At first it was just used for medical purposes but it became hugely popular till the 8th century. INDUSTRY
  • 618 BCE

    New Canal Lock

    New Canal Lock
    Before these locks the Chinese had to drag their boats up the stone ramps. The new locks solved this problem when a boat crossed the gate would be lowered and the water would stay in. TRAVEL
  • 150 BCE

    Paper

    Paper
    The Chinese invented paper from hemp and the bark of a mulberry tree. Paper making was very important to the Chinese for 500 years. They were the only people who knew how until it spread to Japan then all of Asia and Europe. INDUSTRY
  • 50 BCE

    Porcelain

    Porcelain
    A fine Chinese pottery that is made of the combination clay, feldspar and quartz. The Chinese were said to be the first to make it. By the 10th century they were painting and decorating the porcelain. INDUSTRY
  • 250

    Compass

    Compass
    The first Chinese compasses were pieces of a magnetic mineral
    called lodestone. Because the load stone were metal it was able to connect to the earths magnetic poles they had invented the compass. TRAVEL
  • 250

    Paddleboat

    Paddleboat
    People in China used boats a lot but they were often very slow the paddle boats solved this problem and they went much faster. TRAVEL
  • Feb 14, 1300

    Rocket Technology

    Rocket Technology
    Rocket technology was developed in China during the Song dynasty. Their rockets were powered by black powder made of saltpeter,charcoal and sulfur. At first they were used as fireworks but later they figured out how to use them to their advantage. MILITARY TECHNOLOGY