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150
Industry: Paper
Made from the bark of mulberry tree, the chinese were the first to create paper. This knowledge eventually travelled to Japan. -
Period: 150 to Dec 31, 1400
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400
Travel: Magnetic Compass
Made of lodestone, these compasses alway pointing south. This allowed for sailors to know what direction they were sailing, even without the stars. -
400
Travel: Paddlewheel
The Chinese adapted the idea of the paddle and invented the paddlewheel. When turned, it propelled boats at high speeds. -
Jan 1, 600
Industry: Woodblock Printer
Ink was spread on these wood blocks and paper was placed on top. This allowed books to be copied not by hand. -
Jan 1, 618
Travel: Arched Bridge
The arched bridge was invented by a chinese engineer in 618. It differs from the Roman version because it uses circe segment for arches rather than half circles. -
Jan 1, 850
Military: Gunpowder
Alchemists were trying to find a formula to a life-lengthening elixir. They accidentally created gunpowder, a highly explosive material. It was made from sulfer and saltpeter -
Jan 1, 1100
Military: Flamethrower
Around this time the chinese discovered they could use the recently found gunpowder to create weapons. The flamethrower used a combonation of oil and the explosive powder to shoot out fire. -
Jan 1, 1100
Industry: Porcelain
Although they had been making porcelain since the 1st century, around this time in when they began making it look pretty. It is a type of pottery made of quartz feldspar. -
Jan 1, 1300
Military: Rocket Tech
Although it began as simple fireworks, they later started to be used as weapons. They were powered by the previously mentioned gunpowder.
