Chinese Discovers & Inventions

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  • 2017 BCE

    Canal lock

    Canal lock
    The Chinese developed a new type of canal lock. They used them to connect the rivers. Before they had the locks they had to drag there boats drag their boats up stone ramps to reach water at a higher level. MILITARY TECHNOLOGY
  • 1000 BCE

    GUNPOWDER

    GUNPOWDER
    Chinese alchemists accidentally discovers when they were working with saltpeter trying to find a cure for death. MILITARY TECHNOLOGY
  • 900 BCE

    Game cards

    Game cards
    Game cards were invented in China. Printers used woodblock printing to make the cards from thick paper. EVERYDAY OBJECTS
  • 850 BCE

    paper money

    paper money
    A single bill would have many colors. Paper money is the most common form of currency in the world today.
  • 618 BCE

    bridges

    bridges
    The Chinese found ways to improve bridges. The new bridges had arches that were half circles. They were also broader and smaller.EXPLORATION AND TRAVEL
  • 100

    flamethrower

    flamethrower
    Early flamethrowers contained gunpowder mixed with oil. The Chinese used them to spray enemies with a stream of fire. MILITARY TECHNOLOGY
  • 300

    Compass

    Compass
    The first Chinese compasses were pieces of a magnetic mineral
    called lodestone. EXPLORATION AND TRAVEL
  • Feb 17, 900

    Mechanical clock

    Mechanical clock
    The new clock was more accurate than earlier timekeeping devices, such as sundials and hourglasses. The Chinese devised a wheel that made one complete turn every 24 hours. EVERYDAY OBJECTS
  • Feb 16, 1300

    Rocket

    Rocket
    dynasty. Rockets were powered by a black powder made of saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfur.first rockets were used only in fireworks. then the Chinese used the as weapons.
  • Period: to Dec 31, 1400

    3000 BCE to 1400 Ce