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100
Paper
The first paper was made from hemp and the back is from mulberry trees. Later the design is from rags. -
200
Improving travel by sea.
The First compass were made from lodestone then used a medal pole to improve it. -
600
Printing
They used woodblock printing. The Chinese would use symbols and glued them to a wooden block when the glue has dried they would carve around. -
700
Tea
In 2700 BC tea was used for medicine, but then in the 8th century it became popular for drinking. -
750
Paper money
People would always use coins to pay until paper money. The paper money was printed with wooden blocks. Now paper money is the most common currency in the world. -
850
Game cards
Game cards were invented in china made with thick pieces of paper and artist drew on designs. Today playing cards are used around the world. -
900
Mechanical clock
The Chinese would have a wheel that would turn every 24 hours. It was better than the sundials or hourglasses to keep time. Now clocks are used all around the world. -
950
Gunpowder
A group of people were trying to find a substance that made people live forever and created gunpowder. -
1000
Artillery shells
Chinese used artillery shells to scare the horses and confuse the enemies because there was nothing there. -
1300
Rocket Technology
The Chinese were using the rockets as fireworks, but later used them for weapons.
