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200
Ancient China Paper
The Chinese invented the art of paper making by the second century. -
800
Ancient China 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. -
850
Ancient China Gunpowder
The Chinese who first made gunpowder were alchemists, people who practiced a blend of science and magic known as alchemy. -
900
Ancient China Game Cards And Paper Money
Game cards were invented in China in about the 9th century. Printers used woodblock printing to make the cards from thick paper. -
Ancient China Tea
We know from written accounts that the Chinese have been drinking tea since 2700 B.C. For several thousand years, tea-made by letting tea leaves steep in boiling water-was drunk mostly for medicine.
