Chinese Inventions

By grace.hoath
  • 150

    Industry:Paper

    Industry:Paper
    Paper was another invention that the chinese made in the 2nd century. For 500 years they were the only ones who knew how to make paper.
  • 150

    Industry:Porcelian

    Industry:Porcelian
    The Chineese invented Porcelian in the first century. The 10th century was when the chinese started creating beautiful art on the porcelian. This became a major industry for China.
  • Period: 200 to Feb 11, 1400

    CE

  • Feb 12, 745

    Industry:Tea

    Industry:Tea
    Tea was made in china back in 2700 B.C. But, it became a beverage that they had everyday in the 8th century. Since tea was so popular, it became another big part of China's industry.
  • Feb 14, 750

    Everyday Objects:Paper Money

    Everyday Objects:Paper Money
    Paper Money was invented in the 8th/9th century. Paper money was printed with woodblocks and had many different colors on them. These bills were the first form of currecy that was made out of paper.
  • Feb 14, 750

    Everyday Objects:Mechanical Clock

    Everyday Objects:Mechanical Clock
    The mechanical clock was invented in the 8th century. These clocks were more accurate in time. Also, it had a wheel that turned all the way around every 24 hours that would make a sound for every quarter and full hour.
  • Feb 15, 755

    Military: Gunpowder

    Military: Gunpowder
    The Chinese were the ones who invented gunpowder in the 8th century. They invented gunpowder by accident because they were trying to make a medicine that would let people live forever. Instead, they made a very dangerous substance that fillled up explosive weapons.
  • Feb 14, 850

    Everyday Objects:Game Cards

    Everyday Objects:Game Cards
    They invented game cards in the 9th century. The Chinese would make the cards out of thick paper that was printed out of woodblock printers. Then, famous artists would draw designs on the cards.
  • Feb 15, 950

    Military:Flamethrower

    Military:Flamethrower
    The flamethrower was the first weapon that the chinese invented to use gunpowder in the 10th century. This weapon had gunpowder/oil so the weapon could spray fire toward enemies.
  • Feb 15, 1050

    Military:Grenades

    Military:Grenades
    They invented small bombs like grenades in the 11th/14th century. These weapons were used by people lighting them up and throwing them to distract enemies and scare their horses.