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Tea was first made to be a medicine, but later became a popular beverage in china. It became so popular that tea house were built for the sole purpose of drinking tea. INDUSTRY
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Chinese alchemist accidentally discovered when they were using saltpeter to try and find the secret to immortality. MILITARY TECH
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rockets were made of saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfur. They were used as fireworks at first, but then later used as weapons. MILITARY TECH
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the Chinese invented a magnetized needle that aligns itself with the poles of the earth, and was used to help navigate the seas. EXPLORATION AND TRAVEL
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the Chinese invented a boat that used paddles to power the boat. It relied on people, making the boat much more reliable. EXPLORATION/TRAVEL
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paper was invented to record things and send messages. It was made from hemp and bark from the mulberry tree. IDUSTRY
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The locks were invented to help boats reach waters that were either higher or lower in elevation. EXPLORATION/TRAVEL
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they invented a technique called woodblock for printing. the printer drew characters on the paper then glued the paper on a wooden block. INDUSTRY
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The bombs were invented to blow up enemies with explosive power.
they were as destructive as modern grenades. MILITARY TECHNOLOGY
