China history

Tea

2700 BCE

Tea was for medical reasons. Later on though turned into a common drink. It was made from leaves in boiled water. It was so famous that there was a book made for it.

Compasses

250 BCE

These compasses were made by a magnetic rock (lodestone) and putting it on a mini raft then put it in water. Then they later replaced the lodestone with a rubbed needle with lodestone. They were used for sea and land navigation.

Steel

200 BCE

China made steel which is a less brittle and more flexible. First made from cast iron it was made by molding and melting iron ore. Later on They found blowing on molten makes steel.

Porcelain

50

A unique art is a type of pottery. A mix of quartz and feldspar heated to intense heat. This material is waterproof and strong which is great for pots. It also has a shiny look which gives it it unique look.

Paper

150

Made with tree bark first it was later made with rags. Paper was used for currency and writing. To improve the writing they invented the printing press.

Paddle boat

450

The Chinese made paddle boats because they were more maneuverable and faster, so they used them as warships. They were powered by people walking on treadmill.

Mechanical clock

750

The clock had a 24 hour cycle. It was powered by dripping water and was pretty accurate. They later improved it in 1092. to make it more complex and accurate.

Gunpowder

850

Gun powder was a mistake from trying to create a substance that will make eternal life and gold from cheap medal. Weapons and firework were made via gunpowder.

Inoculate/ vaccines

950

Used to stop smallpox. Doctor will ground up a scab and make the patient sniff it. This give the white-blood cells a try, so they know how to destroy it. This later incorporated into vaccines for smallpox and flu.