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150
Porcelain- Industry
Another Chinese invention is a type of fine pottery called porcelain. Some historians think that the Chinese produced the first porcelain as early as the 1st century C.E. -
Period: 200 to Feb 11, 1400
CE
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250
Paper- Industry
The Chinese invented the art of papermaking by the second century C.E. The earliest Chinese paper was probably made from hemp and then the bark of the mulberry tree. Later, the Chinese used rags. -
350
Magnetic Compass- Exploration and travel
Europeans also developed a compass using lodestone.
However, the Chinese eventually replaced the lodestone
with a steel needle. -
Feb 12, 618
Improving bridges-- Exploration and travel
The Chinese also found ways to improve bridges. For
example, in 618 C.E. , a Chinese engineer completed a new
type of arched bridge. -
Feb 12, 650
Paddlewheel- Exploration and Travel
Within China, people often traveled by boat on rivers or across lakes. An innovation of a vessel called a paddlewheel boat made this type of travel must faster. -
Feb 12, 750
Printing-Industry
The invention of paper made another key development possible: printing. In about the 7th century, the Chinese invented a technique called woodblock printing. -
Feb 16, 850
Gunpowder- Military Technology
The Chinese who first made gunpowder were alchemists, people who practiced a blend of science and magic known as alchemy. -
Feb 17, 1250
Flamethrower- MIlitary Technology
Early flamethrowers contained gunpowder mixed with oil. The Chinese used them to spray enemies with a stream of fire. -
Feb 16, 1500
Rocket Technology- Military Technology
Rocket technology was developed in China during the Song dynasty. Rockets were powered by a black powder made of saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfur.
