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Industry, Paper
The earliest Chinese paper was probably made from hemp and then the bark of the mulberry tree. -
Period: 200 to Feb 11, 1400
AD
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Feb 17, 650
Industry, Printing
The printer first drew characters (symbols) on paper. He then glued the paper to a wooden block. When the glue was dry, the printer carved out the wood around the characters, leaving the characters raised on the wood. -
Feb 17, 750
Industry, Tea
By the 8th century C.E., tea had become a hugely popular everyday beverage throughout China. Tea houses had sprung up throughout the country. -
Feb 17, 750
Everyday Objects, Mechanical Clock
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. The Chinese devised a wheel that made one complete turn every 24 hours. Dripping water made the wheel turn. Every quarter hour, drums would beat; and every hour, a bell would chime. The sounds let people know what time it was. -
Feb 12, 850
Military gunpowder
Gunpowder was made by accident when chinese alchemist where mixing substances to try to make make people live forever. -
Feb 17, 850
Everday Objects, Game Cards
Printers used woodblock printing to make the cards from thick paper. Famous artists drew the designs that appeared on the backs of the cards. -
Feb 17, 850
Everday Objects, Paper Money
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. Like game cards, paper money was printed with wood blocks. By 1107, Song printers were using multiple wood blocks to print each bill. A single bill would have many colors. Paper money is the most common form of currency in the world today. -
Feb 12, 950
Military Flamethrower
The flamethrower contained gun powder and oil. They would use this to spray there enemies with a stream of fire. -
Feb 12, 1300
Military rockets
Chinese people use rockets for first fireworks, Later as weapons and finally to explore space.
