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Period: 3000 BCE to Dec 31, 1400
3000 BC to 1400 AD
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paper
industry The earliest Chinese paper was
probably made from hemp and then the bark of the mulberry tree. Later, the Chinese used rags -
Jan 1, 650
woodblock printing
industry To print from the block, the printer covered the characters
with black ink. Then he spread paper over the block and
smoothed the paper with a brush. Some artists still use
block printing today to create fine art prints. -
Jan 1, 750
mechanical clock
its a every day object it made one turn every 24 hours dripping water made the wheel turn -
Jan 1, 850
GunPowder
Accidentally discovered by alchemists working with salt looking for the secret to eternal life. military Technology -
Jan 1, 850
game cards
everyday objects they had printers that made cards from thick paper and famous artists drew the designs -
Jan 1, 890
paper money
Every day objects. Printed on wood blocks a single bill would have many colors -
Jan 1, 950
flame throwers
military technology it was gun powder mixed with oil they sprayed their enemies with it. -
Jan 1, 1050
movable type
industry Movable type consists
of separate blocks for each character. Printers made their
type by carving characters out of clay and baking them. -
Jan 1, 1250
rocket
military technology. Made of saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfur. At first used as fireworks and then as a weapon.
