Chinese Inventions

By natecampbell
  • 2700 BCE

    Tea

    Tea
    The Chinese invented tea around 2700 BC. It was mostly used as medicine for several thousand years, though. The original tea recipe-which consists of tea leaves and boiling water-has not changed much at all since its origin. INDUSTRY
  • Period: 300 BCE to Feb 14, 1400

    Chinese History

  • 200 BCE

    Compass

    Compass
    The Chinese made many great advances in the world of exploration, like the magnetic compass. They invented the compass as early as the 3rd century. This helped sailors greatly, as it helped them navigate the seas easier. EXPLORATION AND TRAVEL
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    Porcelain

    Porcelain
    The Chinese made making porcelain a mass industry. Porcelain is made by combining clay, quartz and feldspar. Some think China's porcelain is the finest in the world, even calling fine dinnerware china. INDUSTRY
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    Water Tight Ships/ Better Ship Construction

    Water Tight Ships/ Better Ship Construction
    Around the second century CE, the Chinese started making water proof ships. They would make separated compartments and use this sealant called caulk to keep out water. They also invented the paddlewheel boat in the 6th century. EXPLORATION/TRAVEL
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    Paper

    Paper
    Paper making first originated in China in the second century. They used hemp and the bark of a mulberry tree and then used rags. For more than 500 years the Chinese were the only people to make paper. It is assumed that the Europeans first learned about paper making after 1100. INDUSTRY
  • Feb 15, 618

    Segmental Arch Bridge

    Segmental Arch Bridge
    The Chinese also invented a type of arched bridge using arches of half circles. This was very important because it took much less materials to produce than a normal bridge. This design is used all over the world now. EXPLORATION/TRAVEL
  • Feb 17, 725

    Paper Money

    Paper Money
    The Chinese invented paper money, too. This is important because almost everywhere today uses paper money. They would make it the same as they would playing cards, with wooden blocks. EVERYDAY OBJECTS.
  • Feb 17, 750

    Mechanical Clock

    Mechanical Clock
    The Chinese also invented the mechanical clock. Before they would just use a sun dial or hourglasses, but the mechanical clocks are much more accurate than these. EVERYDAY OBJECTS
  • Feb 17, 856

    Game Cards

    Game Cards
    The Chinese invented playing cards. They would make the cards with thick paper and wooden block to print them. Famous artists would contribute to the cards by painting them. EVERYDAY OBJECTS