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The Chinese developed the first compass as early as the 3rd century B.C.E.
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The Chinese developed the first mechanical clock in about the 8th century. The new clock was more accurate than earlier timekeeping devices, such as sundials and hourglasses.
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the chinese people made gunpowder when they were trying to make eternal life.
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the chinese made their first weapon which was a flamethrower and it was made from oil, and gun powder. The chinese used this weapon to spray down their enimies with fire.
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the chinese developed rocket technology duriong the song dynasty.
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Game cards were invented in China in about the 9th century. Printers used woodblock printing to make the cards from thick paper.
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Paper money was invented by the Chinese in the late 8th or early 9th century. Before that time, coins were the only form of currency.
