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They mostly drank tea for medicine.
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Chinese compasses were pieces of a magnetic mineral
called lodestone. They used them for navigation in sea.They made voyages easier since they didn't need to look at landmarks. -
The development eventually made it possible to produce large amounts of steel cheaply. In the 1800s, the mass
production of steel was crucial to the Industrial Revolution in the West. Today, iron and steel making are among
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Porcelain is made with clay, minerals quartz, and feldspar. They were made for dishes, bowls, vases, and etc.
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The Chinese invented a technique called woodblock
printing. The printer first drew characters on
paper. Then, glued the paper the block. When
the glue was dry, the printer carved out the wood around
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Chinese devised a wheel that made one complete turn every 24 hours. Dripping water made the wheel turn. Every
quarter hour, drums would beat; and every hour, a bell would chime. -
Famous artists drew the designs that appeared on the backs
of the cards. Europeans were introduced to card games by the late 1300s. -
Alchemists experimented with mixtures of natural ingredients, trying
to find a substance that might allow people to live forever. They also searched for a way to make gold out of cheaper
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The Chinese had made the first weapon that used gunpowder: the flamethrower. Early flamethrowers contained gunpowder mixed with oil. The Chinese used them to spray enemies with a stream of fire.
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Rocket technology was developed in China during the Song dynasty. Rockets were powered by a black powder made of saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfur. At first, rockets were used only in fireworks. Later, the Chinese used them as weapons.
