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2700 BCE
Tea (Invention)
Chinese have been drinking Tea since 2700 B.C. Tea is very popular in China. -
45
Chinese Poisonous smoke (Disease Prevention)
Before the first century the Chinese developed a way of fighting germs. When a person died from an infectious disease, the Chinese would burn a chemical that gave off a poisonous smoke. They believed the smoke would get rid of the disease or whatever was causing it. -
50
Porcelain (Invention)
Another Chinese invention is a type of of fine pottery called Porcelain. Some historians think that the Chinese produced the first porcelain as early as the 1st century C.E -
100
Paper (Invention)
The Chinese invented the art of papermaking by the second century C.E. The earliest Chinese paper was probably made from hemp and then the bark of the mulberry tree. Later, the Chinese used rags. -
400
Paper Money (Everyday Objects)
Paper money was invented by the Chinese in the late 8th or early 9th century. Before that time, coins were the only form of currency. Like game cards paper money was invented with woodblocks. -
450
Game cards (Everyday objects)
Game cards were invented in China in about the 9th century. Printers used woodblock printing to make the cards. Famous artists that drew the design on the card are on the cards. Today card games are played worldwide. -
750
Mechanical Clock (Everyday Objects)
The Chinese developed the first mechanical clock in about the 8th century. -
850
Saltpeter
The Chinese believed that Saltpeter could extend life. -
950
Gunpowder (Military Technology)
Chinese developed powerful weapons. Gunpowder was used for their weapons. -
950
Rocket Technology (Military Technology)
Rocket Technology was developed during in China during the Song dynasty. Rockets were powered by a black powder made of saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfer. At first, rockets were used only in fireworks.
