Chinese History

By Laura.Carpenter.Llama.Lover
  • Period: 300 BCE to Jan 1, 1400

    Chinese History

  • 200 BCE

    Compass

    Compass
    Was magnetic and attracted to the poles of the earth. The compass had lodestone, something that had two poles. It helped people navigate. Exploration and Travel.
  • 200 BCE

    Steel

    Steel
    The Chinese turned steel into a very useful metal. The steel was made iron. INDUSTRY
  • 100 BCE

    Paper

    Paper
    The Chinese invented paper. The paper was made of hemp and then bark of mulberry tree.Industry
  • 1 BCE

    Porcelain

    Porcelain
    This is a type of fine pottery that the Chinese used.
  • Feb 18, 700

    Development of Mechanical clock

    Development of Mechanical clock
    The Chinese invented a mechanical clock that was more accurate than the devices they had been using, such as the hourglass. The clock that they made a full turn every 24 hours. EVERYDAY OBJECTS.
  • Feb 16, 800

    Game Cards

    Game Cards
    The Chinese were the first ones to invent game cards.The game cars were made block printing and had designs on the back. Everyday Objects.
  • Jan 1, 850

    Gunpowder

    Gunpowder
    Chinese alchemists accidently discovered when they were using saltpeter to try and find the secret to immortality. Military Technology.
  • Feb 15, 900

    Flamethrower

    Flamethrower
    Was made up of gunpowder and oil. Military Technology.
  • Feb 16, 900

    Bombs

    Bombs
    The Chinese created a bomb almost as explosive as the bombs we have today. Military Technology.