-
-
From the gunpowder invention they were able to use it in their first weapon the flamethrower. Early flamethrowers contained gunpowder mixed with oil.They were used to spray enemies with a stream of fire. MILITARY TECHNOLOGY
-
Discovered acidentally by alchemist who were working with a substance called saltpeter. They were looking for something that would allow them to live forever. MILITARY TECHNOLOGY
-
The chinese have been drinking tea since 2700 BC they would soak a leaf in boiling water. At first it was just used for medical purposes but it became hugely popular till the 8th century. INDUSTRY
-
Before these locks the Chinese had to drag their boats up the stone ramps. The new locks solved this problem when a boat crossed the gate would be lowered and the water would stay in. TRAVEL
-
The Chinese invented paper from hemp and the bark of a mulberry tree. Paper making was very important to the Chinese for 500 years. They were the only people who knew how until it spread to Japan then all of Asia and Europe. INDUSTRY
-
A fine Chinese pottery that is made of the combination clay, feldspar and quartz. The Chinese were said to be the first to make it. By the 10th century they were painting and decorating the porcelain. INDUSTRY
-
The first Chinese compasses were pieces of a magnetic mineral
called lodestone. Because the load stone were metal it was able to connect to the earths magnetic poles they had invented the compass. TRAVEL -
People in China used boats a lot but they were often very slow the paddle boats solved this problem and they went much faster. TRAVEL
-
Rocket technology was developed in China during the Song dynasty. Their rockets were powered by black powder made of saltpeter,charcoal and sulfur. At first they were used as fireworks but later they figured out how to use them to their advantage. MILITARY TECHNOLOGY
