Chinese Inventions

  • Industry: Paper
    150

    Industry: Paper

    The earliest Chinese paper was most likely made from hemp and and then bark of the mulberry class.
  • Industry: Porcelian
    200

    Industry: Porcelian

  • Period: 200 to Feb 12, 1400

    CE

  • Everyday Objects: Mechanical Clock
    Apr 1, 750

    Everyday Objects: Mechanical Clock

    The clocks were more accurate than earlier timekeeping devices. The clock still have room for improvment which it did get. In 1092 the Chinese improved the clock.
  • Industry: Tea
    Nov 8, 750

    Industry: Tea

    Although people have been drinking tea since 2700 B.C in China it has really become popular in the 8th century.
  • Everyday Objects: Paper Money
    May 9, 810

    Everyday Objects: Paper Money

    Paper money was also printed with woodblock. Before the Chinese invented paper money they had to use coins as currency.
  • Everyday Objects: Game Cards
    Jul 11, 850

    Everyday Objects: Game Cards

    Printers used woodblock printing to make cards from thick paper. On the back of the cards there were designs from famous artist.
  • Military Technology: Gunpowder
    Jul 12, 850

    Military Technology: Gunpowder

    Chinese alchemist made gunpowder by accident. They made it by accident by using a mineral called saltpeter.
  • Military Technology: Flamethrower
    Dec 2, 950

    Military Technology: Flamethrower

    The flamthrower was the first weapon the Chinese made using gunpowder. The early flamethrowers contained gunpowder and oil.
  • Military Technology: Rocket
    Feb 17, 1300

    Military Technology: Rocket

    In the 1300 rockets spread across Asia and into Europe. Rockets also allowed the Chinese to use there other invention gunpowder.