China inventions

  • Period: 3000 BCE to Dec 31, 1400

    3000 BC to 1400 AD

  • paper
    150

    paper

    industry The earliest Chinese paper was
    probably made from hemp and then the bark of the mulberry tree. Later, the Chinese used rags
  • woodblock printing
    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.
  • mechanical clock
    Jan 1, 750

    mechanical clock

    its a every day object it made one turn every 24 hours dripping water made the wheel turn
  • GunPowder
    Jan 1, 850

    GunPowder

    Accidentally discovered by alchemists working with salt looking for the secret to eternal life. military Technology
  • game cards
    Jan 1, 850

    game cards

    everyday objects they had printers that made cards from thick paper and famous artists drew the designs
  • paper money
    Jan 1, 890

    paper money

    Every day objects. Printed on wood blocks a single bill would have many colors
  • flame throwers
    Jan 1, 950

    flame throwers

    military technology it was gun powder mixed with oil they sprayed their enemies with it.
  • movable type
    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.
  • rocket
    Jan 1, 1250

    rocket

    military technology. Made of saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfur. At first used as fireworks and then as a weapon.