chinese inventions

By devin0805
  • 2700 BCE

    tea

    tea
    put tea leaves in boiling water. Industry
  • 250 BCE

    travel/exploration

    travel/exploration
    The Chinese developed the first compass as early as the 3rd century B.C.E. The first Chinese compasses were pieces of a magnetic mineral called lodestone.
  • 200 BCE

    steel

    steel
    The Chinese first made steel, a very useful metal, before 200 B.C.E. Steel is made from iron, Industry
  • 50

    Porcelain

    Porcelain
    Porcelain is made by combining clay with the minerals quartz and feldspar.They also made colored glazes to decorate
    their porcelain.industry
  • Feb 16, 618

    bridge

    bridge
    they use these bridges for traveling .Exploration/Travel
  • Feb 13, 850

    gun powder

    gun powder
    Chinese alchemist accidentally discovered when trying to find secret to eternal life. military
  • Feb 17, 1050

    flamethrowers

    flamethrowers
    The Chinese used them to spray enemies with a stream of fire.military technology
  • Feb 17, 1300

    Rocket

    Rocket
    Rocket technology was developed in China during the Song dynasty.Rockets were powered by a black powder made of saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfur. military tech noligy

  • padel wheel

    padel wheel
    this helped Chinese travel cross water. travel/exportation