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Category: Industry
The Chinese invented paper in the 2nd century. They were the only ones to know the secret to paer making. The paper was most likely made of hemp or bark. -
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Ctegory: Industry
When ancient chinese printers were used first, black ink was covered over wooden blocks with charachters on them. Then he spread paper over the block and smoothed the paper with a brush. Chinese wood block printing was used on religious items, scrolls, and even books. -
Category; Industry
At first, tea was mostly used as medicne. But, by the 8th century tea became popular. It became an everyday drink in china, and tea houses spread throughout the country. -
Category: Everyday Objects
The mechanical clock was ivented in the 8th century. It was more accurate than timekeeeping devices such as a sundial. It made one complete turn every 24 hours, and water made the wheel spin. -
Category: Everyday Object
Before paper money the only currency used were coins. Paere money were made by wood block printing. The money was filled with many colors. Today Paper money is famous throughout the world. -
Category: Millitary technolidgy
The Chinese first used gunpowder for fireworks. They also used it for weapons, the flame thrower, and the bomb. It changed the way people waged in war forever. -
Category: Everyday Object
Game cards were made from wood block printing on thick peices of paper. Famous artist drew designs on the back. Today game cards are famous throughout the world -
Category: Millitary Technolidgy
The flamethrower was the first weapon made from gunpowder. Early flamethrowers contained oil and gunpowder. They were used to spray the enemie with fire. -
Category: Millitary Technolidgy
Rockets were powered by a black powder made of saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfur. At first, rockets were only used for fireworks, but then were used as weapons.
