Chinese inventions

By Sam Melchior
  • 150

    Paper

    Paper
    Category: Industry
    The Chinese invented paper in the 2nd century. They were the only ones to know the secret to paer making. The paper was most likely made of hemp or bark.
  • Period: 200 to Dec 31, 1400

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  • Apr 18, 650

    Ancient Chinese printer

    Ancient Chinese printer
    Ctegory: Industry
    When ancient chinese printers were used first, black ink was covered over wooden blocks with charachters on them. Then he spread paper over the block and smoothed the paper with a brush. Chinese wood block printing was used on religious items, scrolls, and even books.
  • Feb 17, 750

    Tea

    Tea
    Category; Industry
    At first, tea was mostly used as medicne. But, by the 8th century tea became popular. It became an everyday drink in china, and tea houses spread throughout the country.
  • May 18, 750

    Ancient Chinese mechanical clock

    Ancient Chinese mechanical clock
    Category: Everyday Objects
    The mechanical clock was ivented in the 8th century. It was more accurate than timekeeeping devices such as a sundial. It made one complete turn every 24 hours, and water made the wheel spin.
  • Feb 19, 800

    Paper Money

    Paper Money
    Category: Everyday Object
    Before paper money the only currency used were coins. Paere money were made by wood block printing. The money was filled with many colors. Today Paper money is famous throughout the world.
  • Feb 17, 850

    Gunpowder

    Gunpowder
    Category: Millitary technolidgy
    The Chinese first used gunpowder for fireworks. They also used it for weapons, the flame thrower, and the bomb. It changed the way people waged in war forever.
  • Feb 19, 850

    Game Cards

    Game Cards
    Category: Everyday Object
    Game cards were made from wood block printing on thick peices of paper. Famous artist drew designs on the back. Today game cards are famous throughout the world
  • Oct 31, 950

    Flamethrower

    Flamethrower
    Category: Millitary Technolidgy
    The flamethrower was the first weapon made from gunpowder. Early flamethrowers contained oil and gunpowder. They were used to spray the enemie with fire.
  • Feb 19, 1000

    Rockets

    Rockets
    Category: Millitary Technolidgy
    Rockets were powered by a black powder made of saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfur. At first, rockets were only used for fireworks, but then were used as weapons.